Great Big Group Date Lives On!

February was a very busy month at Skybacher Ministries. We kicked off things at The Freedom Place with a Dedication and Dinner Auction. Then we brought back the Someone Special Dance, while continuing to host Kickin' It Futsal Nights, and Rise UP basketball. For over...

The Someone Special Dance 25′

It may seem like a theme but "The Someone Special Dance" was an event we had held for many years up until 2020. Then it faded away with the many events and programs affected by the pandemic. When we knew we were going to have our own multipurpose event space in "The...

The Freedom Place Dedication & Dinner Auction 25′

It was a historic night for Skybacher Ministries on February 15th. This was the night that we dedicated our new community center/headquarters building The Freedom Place! It was last year on March 2nd that we held our first in person dinner auction since the pandemic....

A Blizzard Returns – Broomball Blizzard 25′

Back in the early days of Skybacher Ministries there were 4 staple tournaments that we hosted - dodgeball, flag football, volleyball, and a little sport called broomball. We have played broomball at Skybacher since the very beginning. It's a sport that is on a pretty...

Dodgeballs, Cereal, and Some Good Stuff!

We were very busy this fall working on things at the Freedom Place, but we felt like we still needed to host a few tournaments. In October we held our annual Dodgeball Pumpkin Blast at Provident Charter School. It was a new connection and was a great night of...

The Freedom Place – A Story

A Little HistoryIt was nearly 20 years ago to the day that I had spent my last Sunday as an associate pastor and was without work and searching for a way to provide for a family of 4. Kristie and I weighed out different ideas and we asked ourselves the question, “What...

The Dodgeball Arctic Blast – January 22nd

Happy New Year everyone!  We're ready for the "next level" in 2011!  But it wouldn't be a new year without the Dodgeball Arctic Blast.  Saturday January 22nd students from jr. high and high school are invited to smash, duck, and dodge their way through the night. ...

A Blizzard of Fun!!

Saturday night Skybacher Ministries held it's annual Broomball Blizzard Tournament.  Ten teams battled it out on the ice.   There was plenty of slipping, sliding, and amazing goals.  After the first round finished there was a quick discussion on be God's servant when...

A Blizzard is Coming! The BROOMBALL BLIZZARD!!!

It's that time of the year again, when things get cold and people get the urge to take out a broom and hit a ball on the ice!  Yep the Skybacher Ministries Broomball Blizzard is back on December 10th at Brady's Run Ice Arena.  6 Players per team 2 must be girls.  Cost...

A Cereal Bowl Fit For Kings!!!

The Lord blessed us with the most amazing day for flag football.  Five elementary teams stormed the fields in the early morning.  They rumbled and fumbled their way through some wild and crazy flag football action.  The Eagles ended up the eventual winner in a...

Flag Football Cereal Bowl!

Coming this November 13th the Skybacher Ministries Flag Football Cereal Bowl.  Cost per person is $5 or bring a box of your favorite cereal and only have to pay $3.  All cereal will be donated to the Unionville Food Pantry.  The Flag Football Tournament will be played...

Pumpkin Dodgeball was a BLAST!!

About 80 teens joined us this past Saturday night for a great night of Dodgeball!!  In the end the Kings were victorious - great job guys!  The Misfits were recognized for their great sportsmanship and effort throughout the tournament, too.  We were challenged to PRAY...

Kickin Off Another School Year!

Skybacher Ministries kicked off another school year this past Sunday, with the Kickball and Cornhole Kickoff.  We had a good turnout for the first one, and 3 teams battled it out on the ball field.  There were a lot of great kicks, good times, and lots of dust...

The Skybacher Ministries September Newsletter is Here!!!

We've been working hard on the newsletter.  We'd love people to take time to read it!  News and updates from the summer and future events for the school year. Download your copy here, or wait for one to arrive in the mail. skybacher.sept.2010.newsletter

Pray & Play Starts September 12th!!!

Sunday September 12th starting at 6:30 pm Skybacher Ministries jumps back into action with it sports and prayer ministry Pray & Play. More dodgeball, flag football, whip-it, and ultimate frisbee. More Catch Phrase, Taboo, and Paper Football! More cheeseballs,...

The Tournaments Are Coming!!!!

Skybacher Ministries is gearing up for another school year.  You might not be excited about the school part, but you'll be excited when your hear all that Skybacher Ministries has in store.  On September 26th we're kicking off the Skybacher Sports Tournament Season...

Time For Celebration

Today we closed out the final day of five weeks of Skybacher Sports Camps.  It was a scorching hot day, but Miss Kristie reminded everyone not to complain and to think cool thoughts.  Papa G said his farewell's with a donut he called his All-Time Favorite Snack...