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...

Just 19 People Away From a $1000 Donation

NCSAA is a great organization that runs tournaments and camp for Christian Schools throughout the country. They have been a great ministry partner and they have agreed to make a donation of $1000 to Skybacher Ministries if they get 1000 friends on Facebook. They are...

A Dodgeball Weekend!

Two Dodgeball tournaments in one weekend! That's what we just had at Skybacher Ministries! Saturday night we had one of the most competitive dodgeball tournaments in recent history. Nine teams battled it out but once again in the end it was the Kings and...

Flag Football Frenzy – November 7th!!!

On November 7th Skybacher Ministries is having their annual Flag Football Tournament. This is one of the highlights of the fall season, so don't miss out!! Anyone who pre-registers a team will receive a free hot dog and chips! So don't delay and register a team...

Dodgeball Pumpkin Blast x2!!!

It's October and that means it time for the Skybacher Ministries Dodgeball Pumpkin Blast.  This year we will have 2 of them!! The first will be for anyone in 6th grade and up on Saturday October 24th.  The second will be the first Mini-Blast for anyone in pre-school...

Pray & Play Update

We had a great turnout last night for Pray & Play. We continued to talk about "Amazing Stories" from the Bible. Last night's amazing story was a lesson in not making fun of bald-headed prophets. Check it out if you want in 2 Kings 2:23-25. We played Gatorball and...

Corn Hole Craziness to Kick Off the School Year

Skybacher Ministries kicked off another schoolyear of sports tournaments with it's first ever Corn Hole Tournament.  Eighteen teams battled it out in divisions of Co-ed and Open Competitive.  The Corn Hole bags were flying throughout the night but is was Team Ashcash...

Fall Newsletter is Out!!

The Skybacher Ministries Fall Newsletter is out.  If you're someone who is not on our mailing list or you know someone who would benefit from the newsletter download a copy today.  The newsletter has a devotion and will keep you up to date with all of the tournament,...

Corn Hole Kickoff This Weekend!!!

Just a reminder that the first Skybacher tournament of the 2009-2010 school year starts this Sunday at 4:30 p.m.  It's the Corn Hole Kickoff.  Anyone can play.  Get a partner and we'll see you there!!! You can pre-register a team here!!

Pray & Play Returns this Sunday!!!

Skybacher Ministries brings back Pray & Play this Sunday September 13th. Pray & Play is our prayer and sports ministry. Anyone in 5th grade and above is welcome to attend. Pray & Play is held every Sunday from 6:30 to 8:30 at Unionville Life Center. Come...

Skybacher Ministries Five Loaves Campaign Continues On!!!

Skybacher Ministries Five Loaves Campaign is still going. If you haven't got in on it yet we are looking for $5 for 5 months, from 500 people. We are currently at 275 people, with a ways to go. Pass the basket and support the campaign today!

Pray & Play Begins Sunday September 13th

Skybacher Ministries is gearing up for another school year. We'll get things started on September 13th with the ever popular Pray & Play ministry. Any students in 5th grade or above are welcome to attend on Sunday nights from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. We will PLAY games...

Big Plans for Upcoming School Year!!

This will be rough because I'm just throwing it together but I'm excited to get the info out there. First, CAMPFIRE tomorrow at our house 7:30 to 10:30 pm. Next my Co-Director and I have had several meetings to prepare for the upcoming schoolyear. Here are some of the...

Skybacher Ministries takes 4th place at the Pigskin Palooza!!

Saturday we entered a team in Victory Christian Fellowships Flag Football Tournament. We didn't get off to a good start as we lost our first two games, but we roared back with a 60 point whoopin in our third game. From the there things got rolling as we won our next 2...