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We are excited to begin our 6th annual mission trip to San Francisco, CA, over Spring Break. This week, our team will be serving in the Tenderloin with City Impact—sharing the love of Jesus through street evangelism, building relationships, and having one-on-one conversations across the city. We ask that you would please be praying—for the hearts of the people we will meet, for our team, and for boldness, wisdom, and guidance as we share the gospel. We are incredibly grateful...

Yesterday, on Palm Sunday, we didn’t just read about it… we lived it. On Palm Sunday, crowds welcomed Jesus into the city—many excited, many curious, but not all truly understanding who He was. Two thousand years later, we walked into our own “city” with that same question in mind: Do people really know who Jesus is? Our students stepped out and had real conversations with real people. We met families, kids, and individuals from all kinds of backgrounds—some full of...

Every student who walks through our doors has a story—and in the past three months, we’ve had 192 of them. Every Monday and Wednesday night, we open God’s Word and disciple students. This semester, we’ve been walking through the book of Mark, helping them understand what it truly means to follow Jesus. We are a local, homegrown ministry that began 21 years ago out of a small Southern Baptist church. By God’s grace, we are now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with no salaries and no...

Have you signed up for this year’s New Orleans mission trip (July 1st-6th)? The Walk Youth Group oneneednow.com Building 229 Thomas County area ministry

Student Outreach Story My group and I were walking into a department store in Thomasville when we noticed someone sitting in a car. I was nervous to go up to them because they looked sketchy at first. We decided to go talk to them anyway. They shared that they were sleeping in their car and struggling with a family situation. We were able to pray for them and their family. It was really special to pray together, and I hope their family is restored. This is what discipleship looked...

D-Now Weekend 2026 - Abide This weekend, we witnessed God move in powerful and personal ways. We are grateful to share that two students accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior, reminding us why we gather, teach, and go. On Saturday, 10 drivers took students across our city—into neighborhoods, hotels, laundromats, shopping centers, and grocery stores—meeting people where they were and sharing the love of Jesus through prayer, conversation, and presence. Outreach is one of our...

Details for D-Now Weekend 2026 • Arrival: Friday, January 16th, at 5:00 PM (Building 229) (Please shower before arriving, if possible.) • Pick-Up: Sunday, January 18th, at Noon If you will be arriving late, need to leave and return due to an event on Friday or Saturday, or need to leave early at any time, please let us know. This will allow us to ensure we have transportation arrangements for everyone. We will also collect student cell phones so you...

It’s Giving Tuesday, and here’s why we’re asking for your support: Because for 21 years, we’ve been committed to doing student ministry the way Jesus modeled in the Gospels — learn, grow, go. Each part matters, and when they come together, students thrive. We spend a lot of time helping students understand the Bible, but we also help them take what they’re learning and use it in real conversations. When students share who Jesus is to them in simple, everyday moments, people...

We’re so thankful for another meaningful Thanksgiving Outreach. Our team gathered at Thomasville High School, then spent the morning delivering meals throughout our community. Every year God opens doors we never expect, and today was no different. This outreach has become a tradition for 17 years now, and one of the best parts is seeing former students come back and serve alongside the ones who are still in youth today. We also had families join us who had never served with us before,...

17th Annual Thanksgiving Day Outreach in Thomasville Date: Thanksgiving Day Time: 9:30 AM–1:30 PM Location: Thomasville High School (315 S. Hansell Street) This is one of our favorite events of the year! We’ll meet at Thomasville High School and spend a few hours distributing meals at Providence Plaza and Wood Valley Apartments. Parents, children, and out-of-town family members are all welcome to join us! You’re free to come and go as needed—if you can’t stay the...

Would your family and possibly your church consider supporting our ministry? From time to time throughout the year, we reach out to our friends and families to ask for support as God continues to grow the ministry of Building 229 and The Walk Youth Group. For 21 years, we’ve been walking beside middle and high school students, taking them on 36 mission trips across New Orleans, Los Angeles, Hollywood, NYC, and San Francisco. Week after week, they also have a safe, encouraging place...

Sign-Ups Start Today for the 15th Annual D-Now Weekend in Thomasville GA at Building 229 January 16th–18th (MLK Weekend) For all students in grades 6–12 Don’t wait—spots fill up fast. Text Chris today to sign up for an unforgettable weekend of faith, friendship, and fun. We’ll spend three days growing together, serving others, and deepening our walk with Christ. We’re limiting registration this year to 100 students or fewer, so be sure to sign up early. Where:...