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The call of Buc-ees! - #Bucees #IDD #Adultdayprogram #nonprofit

Enjoying one of our favorite spots in Woodstock, @starsandstrikes! Thanks to our terrific volunteer group who make it happen. - #bowling #IDD #adultdayprogram #woodstockga

“Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!” Psalm 118:1 ESV Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude after Direct Support Professionals Appreciation Week! It was such a sweet time, and special thanks to Mary and Celeste for organizing it all! We are so grateful for all of our wonderful families who walk alongside us in this incredible ministry we have been blessed with! We could not do it without your love and support, and we appreciate every single one of you! We are rejoicing in the Lord’s goodness and faithfulness today and every day! - #DSPappreciation #IDD #adultdayprogram #woodstockga #mariettaga

Welcome, Nour! We are excited to officially welcome Nour Botros as the new Executive Director of Next Step Ministries! Nour brings 12+ years of ministry leadership experience and a heart for developing people, building strong teams, serving families, and sharing the Gospel through meaningful ministry. Throughout our extensive search process, what stood out most was Nour’s faith, humility, and desire to listen and learn. He understands that Next Step Ministries is more than an organization — we are a ministry, called to serve our clients and families with dignity, excellence, and love. Nour has already been spending intentional time learning about our programs, team, and community, and we are excited for everyone to get to know him in the weeks ahead. Please join us in welcoming Nour and praying for him as he begins this new chapter with Next Step Ministries. We believe God has good things ahead! For GOD’s glory. For our staff. For our clients. For the future. #NextStepMinistries #IDD #WoodstockGA #NonprofitLeadership #SpecialNeedsMinistry

We scored some sweet treats from our friends at @gigglemonstersdonuts! 🍩 - #gigglemonstersdonuts #IDD #cantonga #nonprofit #adultdayprogram

Celebrating Independence Day! 🇺🇸 We’re thinking about our wonderful opportunities and freedoms! Enjoy time with family and friends as we honor our heroes who fought for our freedom. - #IndependenceDay2026 #4thofJuly #IDD #nonprofit #adultdayprogram

Serving up sweet treats, laughter, and lots of smiles! - #IDD #Summerfun #adultdayprogram #woodstockga #nonprofit

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!” Psalm 100:4 ESV As we welcome this Season of Thanks, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the incredible individuals who make up our Next Step Ministries family. Every day, our clients and staff inspire us with their creativity, passion, and joyful spirit—reminding us to celebrate each moment and every milestone together. Let’s embrace the beauty of the changing seasons and reflect on all the ways we’ve grown in 2026. Thank you for being part of our journey and for making a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are truly blessed! #SeasonOfThanks #gratitude #IDD #adultdayprogram #nonprofit

Our clients were excited to shop for supplies at @servinternational! SERV International is a Cherokee based organization that recently opened its doors to other local nonprofits. We're so thankful for the wonderful people in our community, and go check out their amazing work! - #SERVinternational #cherokeecountyga #IDD #Community #nonprofit

It’s time to start planning our decor and begin the countdown to fall! 🍂 - #fallvibes #falldecorations #IDD #Woodstockga #nonprofit

We had the great pleasure of meeting Atlanta Falcons safety @xavierwatts at @officialpandaexpress! Is it football season yet?! - #RiseUp #atlantafalcons #IDD #Mariettaga #nonprofit

“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” Psalm 139:14 ESV Craft time is one of our favorite activities around here! All of our projects give our clients the opportunity to express themselves through creativity , and it is so fun to see how each piece of artwork is as unique as the person who created it. The best part is that each of our clients loves their finished work. What is infinitely more amazing is that we are loved by our Creator, God, who has made all of us uniquely and with purpose. We were made to know Him. We were made to love Him, and to love others in a way that reflects His love for us. We are so grateful for our bright and happy days at Next Step Ministries, and how God uses these simple, joy-filled moments to remind us who He is, and who we are in Him. - #psalm13914 #weeklyscripture #IDD #Adultdayprogram #nonprofit

Our NSM Marietta group was thrilled to beat the summer heat at the Elizabeth Porter Sprayground! 💦☀️ - #elizabethportersprayground #IDD #Adultdayprogram #mariettaga #nonprofit

We had so much fun at Turner Road as Aiko’s mom, Chihiro, and their wonderful church friends shared the art of origami with us! Everyone loved learning how to fold beautiful hats and swans together. Thank you for bringing creativity, joy, and community to our day! 🦢 - #origamifun #origami #IDD #WoodstockGA #adultdayprograms

Our Turner Road crew are all in on music 🏎️💃🏼 - #music #idd #nonprofit #lifeisahighway #woodstockga

We’re soaking up the colorful decorations and festive vibes in downtown Woodstock. 🍂 We’re grateful to belong to a community that feels like family! - #WoodstockScarecrowInvasion #WoodstockGA #IDD #adultdayprograms #nonprofit

Our Trickum group loves spending time at Woodstock’s beautiful parks! Thanks for keeping Woodstock beautiful, @woodstockparksrec! - #IDD #Woodstockga #cherokeecountyga #adultdayprogram #community

We love our exciting outings to @starsandstrikes! Thanks to our wonderful bowling volunteers who help make each trip possible 🎳 - #starsandstrikes #bowling #woodstockga #IDD #adultdayprogram

Throwback Thursday to these Independence Day themed science experiments, Fireworks in a Jar and 4th of July Stars using baking soda! - #scienceexperiment #IDD #Adultdayprogram #nonprofit #4thofjuly

Our NSM Marietta group had a wonderful time listening to the talented @kaimcalvinmusic at the @mariettasquare Brown Bag Concert Series! - #brownbagconcertseries #mariettaga #IDD #Adultdayprogram #community

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Our NSM Marietta group had a wonderful time listening to the talented @kaimcalvinmusic at the @mariettasquare Brown Bag Concert Series!