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...

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...