The Freedom Place Work Day 26′ – Brightening Up the Place

We have had the privilege of ever since The Freedom Place became ours, to partner with the wonderful people of Portage Learning for a service work day each spring. This year over 40 people gather at The Freedom Place for several work projects on the day. Volunteers...

Slamrock 26′ – an absolute slam dunk!

March means many things, but for Skybacher Ministries it means the return of the 3-on-3 Slamrock Basketball Tourney. This year the event took place at the Freedom Area Middle School. There was an abundance of teams, as we had 26 in total through all divisions. It was...

Dinner Auction 26′ – Laughter was Seen & Heard!

A year ago at this time we held our annual Dinner Auction and dedicated the opening of The Freedom Place. This year we decided we would move things upstairs at the Freedom Place for our auction. The place looked amazing and it was soon filled with people ready to eat,...

Great Big Group Date 26 – Bowling, Pizza, and Big Fun!

The idea behind "The Great Big Group Date" is that no young person would spend Valentine's weekend feeling like they are unloved. We have been doing this event even before we were running Skybacher Ministries. This year 40 of us went to Sim's Bowling Lanes for some...

Not Too Cold – Broomball Blizzard 26′

The previous week we were in an actual blizzard, and this weekend it was a Polar Vortex of freezing cold temperatures, but that didn't stop us from hosting our annual Broomball Blizzard. Broomball is a sport played in many of the northern states, but we have been...

A Whole Lotta Good Stuff – Turkey & Good Stuff Volleyball 25′

It was all the way back in 2004 when our director met with the pastor of Unionville United Methodist church to propose the idea of hosting tournaments at their gym space. The first tournament would be a volleyball tourney. It was there that Skybacher Ministries first...

8th Annual Dodgeball Pumpkin Blast – It’s Going Down

Hard to believe but this October Skybacher Ministries will be looking for it's 8th Champion of the Dodgeball Pumpkin Blast!  On OCTOBER 20TH teams of 10 players (2 girls) can come battle it out for the title of Blast Champions.  The tournament starts at 6:30p.  Don't...

October – Events Just Keep Falling

The leaves are starting to change color, and that can only mean one thing - Skybacher Dodgeball is here!  This October we have a ton of exciting events.  Pray & Play will continue on TUESDAYS in Hopewell and on SUNDAYS at Freedom. On Oct. 7th we will hold the...

Recycling Volunteers Needed

Skybacher Ministries needs volunteers for New Sewickley RECYCLING!  We are looking for church groups, sports teams, youth groups, scout troops, families and people who love their environment to volunteer for Recycling from 9am - noon every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the...

Another School Year, Another Year of Pray & Play

A new school year is upon us and that can mean only one thing...Pray & Play is back!!! But unlike ever before Skybacher Ministries is starting out the school year with Pray & Play taking place in 2 different locations.  This year we will continue Pray &...

Rubber Duck Derby Race Results!!!!

Thank you to ALL our business sponsors!!! *including Socash Plumbing & St. John's Burry's Church 2012 Rubber Duck Derby Winners: 1.  Duck #158 - Val Rhoades - $150 CASH 2.  Duck #467 - Lucy Miskulin - $75 CASH 3.  Duck #355 - Sally Galena - $250 LensCrafters 4. ...

Duck Derby Races to Friday Night

The waters of Brush Creek were raging and so the Duck Derby didn't happen the night we had planned.  We have sold 399 Ducks, which is short of what we were going for.  but the good news is that you still have time to purchase a duck online, and increase your chance...

Summer Dodgeball Showdown

As if we aren't giving you enough to do with your summer, now Skybacher Ministries is having it's first ever Dodgeball Summer Showdown on July 9th.  The tournament will take place at Unionville Life Center from 5:30 - 8:00p.  Cost is $5 per person.  Open to students...

Flag Football Camp – Scores a Touchdown!!

It was an amazing week of Flag Football at the 2012 Camp.  Campers were greeted each day by Cranky D, Doris, and a man named Sal Squatch.  Each day campers were introduced to a different virtue; Design, Strength, Perseverance, Joy, and Laughter!  One of the highlight...

Summer Time!! It’s Only the Beginning!

School is out!!! And summer is here!!  That means on Monday June 11th the Skybacher Sports Camps start with Basketball Camp at Freedom Middle School!  It's is still not too late to register!! Also if one Basketball Camp is not enough for you, this year we are offering...

Let’s Go Bucs – Pirates vs. Twins June 20

The Pirates are only 3 games out of the race for the pennant. I don't know how long we will be able to say that.  So, why not  join Skybacher Ministries at the ballpark to watch the red hot Bucs vs the Twins on June 20th! Tickets will only cost $5 per person. We will...

Hidden Treasures Dinner Auction

Over the past several years we have been praying at Skybacher Ministries that God would take us to the "Next Level".  Soon after that we established a fundraising committee and they came up with the Valentine's Dance and the Rubber Duck Derby. ...

Rubber Duck Derby 2012 – Coming this Summer!!!!

This Summer Skybacher Ministries is bringing back the Rubber Duck Derby!  Ducks can be purchased for $5 online or at any Skybacher Camp or Event.  Get in on the excitement early and purchase a duck today!!! Click on our EVENTS PAGE to purchase a...

Register & Pay Online for Skybacher Sports Camps!!!

Woohoo!  Now you can pay and register online for the Skybacher Sports Camps!  If you don't have the money now but want to pay later you can still register for camp and just click "Pay on Site".  Look out Wendy's, McDonalds, and Sheetz! Skybacher Ministries is creating...