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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

We’ve been looking back at past Bigstuf memories, and now we’re excited to invite students to join us again this summer. Bigstuf 2026 (June 8th–12th) will be our 21st year attending this camp. Each summer, students spend the week worshiping, opening God’s Word, building community, and growing in their faith alongside students from across the country. Bigstuf has been a place where students are encouraged, challenged, and reminded of who they are in Christ, and we’ve seen God...

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...

As we come to the end of this year, we are deeply thankful for how God has continued to move through The Walk Youth Group. What began over 21 years ago has grown into a place where students are learning to follow Jesus in real life. This semester alone, 271 individual students attended youth events, which has been a huge blessing. At the heart of what we do is discipleship. Our high school students spent this semester studying the Book of Mark, looking closely at how Jesus taught His...

As we wrap up this year, we just want to pause and say thank you. This year has been filled with incredible joy—joy in seeing students grow, joy in community, joy in watching God move in big and small ways. From weekly gatherings to small groups, from conversations to moments of prayer, we’ve been reminded again and again why we do what we do. There’s something special about watching students take steps in their faith, build real friendships, and experience the love of Jesus...

Celebrating the True Joy of Christmas This week, we gathered for our White Elephant Gift Christmas Party—a night full of fun, laughter, and connection. For many students, this will be one of the moments they remember most about this Christmas season. Before the gift exchange, we intentionally broke into small groups and opened the Bible together, walking through Luke 2. Our high school students helped lead middle school students, because we believe real ministry and real growth...

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...