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NYC-Brooklyn mission trip story 2023: During our time in Central Park we met an older couple named David and Mary. Our group sat on a bench next to them and asked how their day was going. We learned that they were from Scotland and their flight had just gotten in that morning. We enjoyed our conversation so much that time flew by fast. Our group felt like we were sitting with our grandparents as they shared with us about their love for Scotland, traveling, and family. As we got ready to go,...

New Orleans Mission trip story: Today, we ministered to people in the park across from City Hall in New Orleans. As we were unloading the van, a woman approached us and asked what group we were with. It made us laugh, and we asked if it was that obvious we were from New Orleans. She laughed and said she figured we were a group that comes out to feed people. We explained who we are and told her that while we had some snacks, we would spend most of our time visiting with people and telling...

We were doing ministry along Canal Street in New Orleans when we saw a familiar face from last year, a man named Smitty, in a yellow shirt. He was preaching the Word of God with a bullhorn. As soon as he recognized us, he gave us all hugs, overjoyed to see us again. Last year, we listened to him to ensure he was speaking the truth, reciting the five verses from Romans. This year, we did the same thing. After we finished, a woman stepped into our circle. She spoke truth and encouraged our...

We are deeply grateful to everyone who donated sport chairs for the homeless. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to distribute many chairs during our mission trip to New Orleans last week, giving them to those who had been sitting on crates, the ground, or pieces of cardboard. It was truly heartwarming to see their faces light up with joy and gratitude over such a simple gift. Thank you once again for brightening someone’s day with your kindness. The Walk Youth Group Building...

We arrived home from our annual mission trip to New Orleans last night and want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone for their love, support, and prayers. We had 39 people join us on this trip, focusing on street ministry, sitting down wherever we went and loving people unconditionally. We were incredibly proud of our teenagers’ boldness in sharing the gospel with tourists, homeless individuals, and local residents. Our students memorized scripture before the trip, and it was...

We have finally arrived in New Orleans for our 16th Annual Mission Trip! We would like to thank everyone for your prayers, blessings, and support! Chris, Amy, and Lauren The Walk Youth Group

We are excited to announce our 16th annual mission trip next week to New Orleans on July 3rd! Thanks to the generosity of so many people last summer, we were able to give away over 100 sport chairs to the homeless. If your family would like to donate sport chairs or packaged socks, you can drop them off at Building 229 (game room entrance) anytime before July 2nd. Alternatively, you can have them shipped directly to Building 229. You can also give money online at oneneednow.com, and we...

One of our students wrote this essay for a class assignment: During the summer of 2022, I went on my second mission trip to New Orleans. On one of our last days there, I felt sick and didn’t want to go out that day. With the group, it wasn't possible for one of the leaders to stay at the house with me, so I had to go anyway. The next day was July 4th and there's always a big festival on that day. It is held at the same church every year and is a place for homeless people to go for food,...

One of our students wrote this essay for a class assignment: My very first mission trip was to New York City in the summer of 2021. I had never been on a trip like this before, so I had no idea what to expect. Getting there I had already felt discouraged after having to go through the busy subway with ten people's suitcases and bags. We went to the house and all of us were exhausted. We had so many things packed into the next ten days, and I didn’t think I could do it. Starting out the...

We are grateful for the generous support we received for our New Orleans mission trip! The camping chairs, socks, velvet flowers, and mission trip donations made a huge difference in blessing those in need. Thank you to everyone who contributed! Chris, Amy and Lauren The Walk Youth Group Building 229 oneneednow.com Thomas County area ministry

Our journey to New Orleans was absolutely amazing! We are filled with gratitude to God for His protection and for granting us the chance to show love to the incredible people of this city once more. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all our supportive friends, families, and donors who prayed for us and made this trip a reality. We're also deeply appreciative of the parents who entrusted their remarkable teenagers to us. We remain forever grateful for each and every one of you and your...

We are preparing for our 14th annual mission trip to New Orleans on July 1st. Because of the generosity of so many people last summer, we were able to give away over 100 sport chairs to the homeless! If your family would like to donate some sport chairs or packaged socks, you can drop them off at Building 229 (game room entrance) anytime before June 30th. You can also have them shipped directly to Building 229. Thanks so much! Chris, Amy and Lauren The Walk Youth Group 229 Clark...