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...

Hang Time Continues to Soar (and Laugh!)

We continued with the second week of the Hang Time basketball league.  We had Coach K from the Freedom high school team come down and help out.  The word of the week was "laugh" and Mr. John tried to make everyone "laugh" with a few corny jokes.  More dribbling and...

Pray & Play – The Cure For Cabin Fever

All of  this snow is causing people to get cabin fever.  If it has been too long since you had a little exercise and physical activity Pray & Play is the perfect opportunity to get out and get rid of the "fever".  This Sunday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm we will continue...

K-2 Hangtime Week 2

What a great 2nd night!!  Our Word of the Week is "laugh", encouraging the kids to have fun while they play and to enjoy the game of basketball.  We also focused our skills on passing, and shooting.  The games went a bit better than the first night - we hope for those...

HANGTIME ON For MONDAY, Feb 15!!

Hey everyone! K-2 Hangtime is ON for tonight, Monday, Feb. 15 from 4:45-6:45!  The snow amounts are uncertain so please use your own discretion before heading out - we will be there - hope to see most of you there, too!!

Great Big Group Date a Great Time For All.

Saturday Night Skybacher Ministries celebrated Valentine's day with their annual Great Big Group Date.  This year we went ice skating at North Park. Then had a pizza and wings buffet at Wildwood Highlands.  One table claims to have downed 150 wings...

Both Hang Time’s Underway!

Friday Night we finally got the K-2 Hang Time Basketball League started.  It was a great time as we started with stretching, talked about the word of the week "soar", and did some passing and dribbling drills.  Then we got our first taste of real live...

Hang Time Basketball is on for tonight!!! K-2.

The snow has finally cleared enough and allowed us to get out and play some basketball! Hang Time K-2 is on for tonight.  Which should give some moms a break from their cabin fever kids!!  See ya tonight

The Skybacher Ministries Sports Jam

On Saturday March 20th, Skybacher Ministries is bringing back the tournaments, actually 3 tournaments in one night, with the Sports Jam, consisting of Touch Football, Whip-It, and Coneball! The night will begin with indoor 4 on 4 touch football. Teams will have 3...

Skybacher Ministries News Update!

Hope everyone is managing ok with all of this snow.  Right now we are still planning on having the Hang Time Basketball League tomorrow but if school is canceled then so is the program.  This Saturday the Great Big Group Date is still on.  We will be meeting at the...

No Hangtime Basketball for Monday, Feb. 8

Freedom has cancelled school and all activities for Monday, Feb. 8 so there will be no Hangtime basketball.  We will try and make it up THIS Friday, Feb. 12 - stay posted and keep checkin your e-mail and the website for the definite make-up day - sorry guys!!  Hope...

Hang Time League Salsa Points

We got the Hang Time Basketball League started on Thursday night. We will be keeping track of Points For, Points Against, and Salsa Points as opposed to wins and losses. Salsa points are based on sportsmanship, teamwork, encouragement, and overall team unity. Like...

Hangtime Friday CANCELLED Due To Weather!!

Hey guys! Hangtime Basketball program for Friday, Feb. 5 for Kindergarten through 2nd grade is cancelled due to the uncertainty of the winter weather coming our way!!  We will see you all on Monday at 4:45-6:45 at Big Knob Elementary school!!  Have a great snowy...

Hang Time Basketball League Kicks Off!

Tonight Skybacher Ministries kicked off it's first night of the Hang Time Basketball League. We had 30 plus kids turn out and go through some passing and dribbling drills. The "Word of the Week" was "Soar" calling students to rise above. We closed out the night with...

The Great Big Group Valentine’s Date

On February 13th Skybacher Ministries is offering it's annual Great Big Group Date. This year we will be ice skating at North Park, followed by an all you can eat pizza and wings buffet, followed by Laser Tag. You can do all of this for just $20. We will be meeting at...