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Last Sunday at youth was truly special memory for all. Last month, we had 233 individual students join us, and God continues to move in incredible ways. Our NYC mission team shared their amazing experiences, and we will also be celebrated with baptisms of some of our students!

Last week, we had the privilege of embarking on a mission trip to NYC, sharing the love of Jesus and evangelizing in Union Square, Madison Square Park, Washington Square Park, and Central Park. We spent hours on park benches, engaging with people from all walks of life. We prayed for Holocaust survivors, Muslims, agnostics, atheists, individuals battling mental illness, drug dealers, addicts, a deaf individual, soldiers in our military, and so many others. We even prayed in the name of Jesus...

While we were in Central Park, a young autistic man in his 20s approached us. His face was smeared with chocolate from eating ice cream. He began asking questions and engaging in conversation, with a smile so bright it was impossible not to be drawn in. At one point, he asked, “Do I have chocolate on my face?” He attempted to wipe it off, but it became clear he couldn’t do it alone. I asked, “Would you like some help?” and he nodded. Gently, I began wiping his mouth and hands...

Today in Union Square, NYC, we saw God move in ways only He could orchestrate. We met Greg, a pastor who has been evangelizing in the park for 13 years. He was painting a picture of his faith, and we prayed with him for his daughter, who’s starting college. Greg pointed us to Thomas, a man who hadn’t been to the park in a while but felt God calling him there to evangelize that day. Thomas was in shock, realizing the whole encounter was preordained by God. He said he wanted to...

We are excited to begin our fourth annual mission trip to Brooklyn and NYC, NY, over Fall Break. Please join us in praying for the hearts of the people in this area, as well as for the members of our team. We look forward to sharing stories of what the Lord does this week.

Los Angeles mission trip story: Each afternoon, we would sit down to debrief after serving meals with Serve LA. This was one of our favorite experiences because it gave us an opportunity to get to know the other volunteers. One volunteer shared a story that deeply touched us. She recounted how, ten years prior, she had been in the same situation as the families we were serving. As a homeless mother, she had humbly walked into the Hope Center with her children to receive a meal. Through Serve...

Why do you think God brought you on this trip? (Bigstuf Day 5: Journaling) I think God brought me on this trip because he knew that there has been some distance between us. From all the sports and practices, it has made it really hard to be consistent with him. But being on this trip with some new people and some old people has made me realize that we can make time for the things that we truly care about. - written by a student that attended Bigstuf

High School Lock-in 2024 The Walk Youth Group Building 229

Celebrating 8 Years of Building 229! Tomorrow marks the 8th anniversary of Building 229 being gifted to 1NeedNow, Inc. (The Walk Youth Group) by The River Church in Thomasville, GA. This building’s story began 64 years ago, built by Temple Baptist in 1960, passed to The River Church in 2007, and then entrusted to us in 2017. Although these churches aren’t affiliated, they all shared a deep faith and a common calling. This building stands today because of the faith, generosity, and...

Sunday Morning Mobile Mission Outreach The Walk Youth Group Building 229 oneneednow.com Thomas County area ministry

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,...

We want to express our deepest gratitude to all the parents for allowing us to spend time with their incredible students at our 5th Annual Middle School Lock-in! This year, we were thrilled to host a record number of students, making this event one of our most memorable highlights yet. We are especially thankful for our dedicated student leaders who guided small groups, led worship, organized games, and assisted with setup and cleanup. The joy and energy that our students brought were truly...