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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...

On Sunday, we kicked off our 20th anniversary reunion celebration, and it was an overwhelming success. We are deeply honored to have served our community for so many years, reaching countless lives with love, support, and faith—all for the glory of God. Over the years, we’ve been blessed to disciple, teach, baptize, and send out our students, fulfilling Jesus’ command in Matthew 28:19-20. Our summer mission trips this year were a powerful testament to this calling as we shared the...

Los Angeles mission trip: What I love most is seeing the faces of these individuals light up when someone takes the time to listen to them. They are so grateful for the ministry’s work in LA. One man was particularly excited about the new showers, comparing them to a hotel experience and not wanting to leave. I also asked him if he had ever accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and shared how blessed we are to have Jesus in our lives. As he was leaving, he remarked that not many...

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...

We are overjoyed to announce that thirteen of our students accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior at Bigstuf! The Walk Youth Group Building 229 Thomas County area ministry

Our time at Bigstuf last week was truly special. We’re grateful for all the prayers, love, and support we received. Thank you to everyone who made this event memorable, including the Bigstuf organizers, speakers, worship leaders, and those who served us. We deeply appreciate your efforts. This year’s theme, “Homecoming,” fit perfectly with how we feel each summer. After 19 years, Bigstuf has truly become a home for us, a place where we feel a deep sense of belonging for a week...

Bigstuf 2024 The Walk Youth Group Building 229 Thomas County area ministry

We’re excited to share that we just wrapped up our 19th year of ministry! This past semester was truly special, with record numbers, and it’s all thanks to your love, support, and encouragement. We give all the glory to God. It’s incredible to think that 19 years ago, we started this journey with students at Bigstuf, and tomorrow, we return once again. As we continue to grow, we need your help. Your financial support goes directly to our weekly Bible studies, Sunday events, mission...