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A couple of weeks ago, our students returned from our annual mission trip to New Orleans. Throughout the week, we asked each student to keep a journal and write about the people they met, the conversations they had, and the ways they saw God at work. This is one of those journal entries, written by one of our students after an encounter with a man named Kobe. New Orleans Mission Trip – Day 4 Today we were under the bridges and we had a couple good encounters. We talked to a man named...

One of our goals at The Walk Youth Group is to equip students to become disciple-makers—not just by teaching them God’s Word, but by giving them opportunities to live it out. Our students don’t just go on a mission trip—they help make it happen. They organize supplies, pack for the trip, load the buses, prepare breakfast and dinner, clean up after meals, and constantly ask, “What else can we do?” Watching them serve with joyful hearts is one of the greatest blessings of the...

Again this year in New Orleans, because of your generosity, we were able to give away dozens of sport chairs throughout New Orleans. Many of the people we met had been sitting on sidewalks, curbs, milk crates, or cardboard. Time after time, they would pull the chair out of the bag, set it up right there on the spot, and sit down with the biggest smile on their face. What amazed us most wasn’t the chair—it was what happened next. A simple gift created an opportunity to slow down,...

Feed the Multitudes - 4th of July 18th Annual New Orleans Mission Trip The Walk Youth Group Building 229 Venmo: oneneednow oneneednow.com Thomas County area ministry

We arrived home yesterday from our 18th Annual New Orleans Mission Trip, and our hearts are full. After 21 years of ministry and 39 mission trips, this was one of the boldest groups of students we’ve ever had. At The Walk, we believe discipleship has two parts. The first happens throughout the school year at Building 229. The second happens when students step out in faith and go make disciples. This week, our students lived that out with incredible boldness. More than on any...

Feet Washing on the 4th of July 18th Annual New Orleans mission trip The Walk Youth Group oneneednow.com Building 229 Venmo: oneneednow Thomas County area ministry

One of the people I met in New Orleans this week was a woman we met under a bridge. It was obvious she wasn’t doing well. She seemed to be struggling with addiction, but that didn’t change the fact that I felt drawn to go talk with her. I can’t really explain it—I just felt like God was leading me toward her. As we talked, she shared her story with us. It was heartbreaking, but also incredibly beautiful because of how faithful God has been through it all. She told us that she had...

Yesterday on Canal Street in New Orleans, we weren’t expecting one of our biggest ministry moments to begin with a bicycle accident. A woman crashed hard right in front of us outside the Ritz-Carlton. Within seconds, the doormen, bell staff, our students, and others nearby all stopped what they were doing to help. Towels, water, first aid, encouragement, and compassion came from every direction. No one had to stop. The hotel was busy with Fourth of July guests. Everyone had somewhere...

We’re officially on our way to New Orleans for our 18th Annual Mission Trip! Thank you to everyone who has prayed for us, supported us, and encouraged us along the way. Your partnership makes this week possible, and we are incredibly grateful. Please continue praying for our team this week—for safe travels, God’s guidance, boldness to share the hope of Jesus, and for hearts to be open to the Gospel. Pray that God would use every conversation and every opportunity to point people...

Would you consider partnering with us? Over the past 21 years, one thing has become very clear to me. One of the greatest needs in the Church today is to raise up a generation that knows God’s Word and isn’t afraid to share it. That’s why we do what we do. During the school year, we spend every week opening God’s Word with students. Then we give them opportunities to put their faith into practice through local outreach and mission trips. Next week, we’ll leave on our...

Today we spent the day doing what we love—taking students to Tallahassee, just outside of our hometown of Thomasville, to share the hope of Jesus. Before we head to New Orleans on Wednesday for our 18th annual mission trip, we believe missions begin close to home. Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.” (Matthew 9:37–38) Today our students prayed with people at a bus station and a laundromat. They encouraged a woman traveling home after being released...

St. Andrew’s State Park 21st Annual Bigstuf The Walk Youth Group oneneednow.com Building 229 Venmo: oneneednow Thomas County area ministry