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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:...

What an incredible week of ministry in New York City Throughout our time here, our students shared the love of Jesus with hundreds of people—from parks and subways to sidewalks and city squares. We met people from all over the world—Germany, France, Greece, the Caribbean, Africa, and across the U.S.—each with their own story, questions, and journey of faith. This trip was full of meaningful conversations, but one question opened more hearts than any other: “Have you ever...

Today we met a man named Andre, sitting on a bench in Washington Square Park. As we talked, we shared that we were in New York to tell others about Jesus. He said he knew about God and even read the Bible sometimes but wasn’t sure how he really felt about it. “I can look at this park and all the people in it and know there’s a higher power,” he said, “but I just don’t know.” We shared the gospel with him — that Jesus died for our sins and rose again so we could have...

Today, Gabriel and I met a woman sitting on a pillar at Union Square. She shared how disappointed she’s been in political leaders lately and how hard it’s been to find financial support. Though she has housing, she’s struggling to make ends meet each month and constantly fears she’ll come up short. We listened and shared that while people may disappoint us, there is a God who is faithful and unchanging. She told us she believes in Jesus, so Gabriel gently asked, “Do you know...

Yesterday, Mr. Chris and I were sitting while Lyndsay was journaling about her encounter, and then Mr. Chris and I started walking up and down the sidewalk, looking into buildings. I think one of them was a library. Mr. Chris was talking about how people don’t notice what’s around them—just what’s right in front of them—and that really stuck with me. As soon as Lyndsay finished journaling, I took her & SK into the library. There were a lot of people inside, but two things stood...