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...

Summer 2024 – So much good stuff we needed 2 Newsletters!

Hey everyone, hard to believe that the summer of 2024 has essentially come and gone. School is back in session, and so are after-school activities and sporting events. But we would be remissed, if we didn't take some time to look back reflect and give praise for all...

The Long & Winding Road – Rubber Duck Derby 24′

Last year the waters were raging and we lost over a hundred ducks to the Gulf of Mexico. This year was the longest and slowest race that we've ever had. The race itself lasted nearly 30 minutes as the dry weather condintions and longer route lead to a very slow paced...

More Than Sports Camps – Summer 24’

What an incredible picture of heaven this summer at the more than sports camps!!  This last week for playground set the all time record with 156 campers registered!  We had 42 staff this week as well which made for an incredible time for all!  The...

Summer Week 2 – Feeling Hot!

 We just wrapped up one of the hottest summer camp weeks on record and it still was amazing!!  What a blessing - we had over 100 kids again this week and with no power on Tuesday it was a bit challenging, but we are grateful for power restored and an amazing...

Jump Off – Skybacher Summer 24′ Begins

Hard to believe but already had a GREAT start to summer more than sports camps 2024!!  We had 107 campers this week and filled both the elementary and middle school gyms with fun, encouragement, laughs, basketball and most importantly the truth of God's word with...
Be Still and Know – April 2017

Be Still and Know – April 2017

"Be still and know that I am God!" - Psalm 46:10 At the halftime of our last tournament of the year, Dodgeball Showdown, John challenged our students with this verse. Could they be...

March Full of Madness – March 2017

March Full of Madness – March 2017

Another crazy March is in the books! First on our calendar was Kalahari, an annual Skybacher winter tradition, and it was a huge success. Friends of the ministry booked 80 rooms and took the trip to the indoor waterpark March 16-17. That was double the number of rooms...

Building the Dream – Annual Dinner Auction

Building the Dream – Annual Dinner Auction

Building the Dream Annual Dinner Auction Friday, April 21st 6:30 - 9:00p Unionville United Methodist Church 1297 Rt. 68, Rochester, PA 15074 It's time once again for a great night of fun, entertainment, and adult fellowship. Come enjoy a nice dinner while being...

Registration Open for 2017 “More Than” Sports Camps!

Registration Open for 2017 “More Than” Sports Camps!

Online registration for the 2017 "More Than" Sports Camps is now open! 2017 "More Than" Sports Camps Schedule J-Mo's Basketball Camp 1 | June 12-15 | Freedom Middle School Mobacca's Soccer Camp 1 | June 19-23 | Green Valley Park Cranky D's Flag Football Camp | June...

February 2017 – Special Time with Special People

February 2017 – Special Time with Special People

"We love because He first loved us." - 1 John 4:19 This February, Skybacher Ministries got to enjoy special time with special people. On February 17th, we had our annual Someone Special Dance at the Big Knob Grange. Over 150 attendees danced the night away! As always,...

Piling Up the Yardage!

Piling Up the Yardage!

Skybacher Ministries would like to thank the following supporters for building our dynasty through monthly recurring and one-time donations: Crognale Family Darlene Muntean DiNardo Family Deal Family Fessler Family Gratopp Family Hartman Family Jennifer Tusick Jim...

2016 December – A Great End to a Great Year

2016 December – A Great End to a Great Year

  This December was a great ending to a great year of ministry! At Hangtime Basketball, we were thankful to have 111 elementary school students participate this year. Students worked on their dribbling,...

2016 November – Continuing Traditions!

2016 November – Continuing Traditions!

  November holds a special place in the heart of Skybacher Ministries. Not only is it the start of the holiday season, but it marks the anniversary of our first-ever tournament, the Turkey and Good...

End of the Year – Ways You Can Help

End of the Year – Ways You Can Help

2016 is quickly coming to an end! It was another exciting for Skybacher Ministries Inc.  We hosted several great tournaments, continued after-school basketball, had a great season of summer camps, and had Lindsay Shumate working with us...

2016 October – Unseasonably Full of Life

2016 October – Unseasonably Full of Life

We love October at Skybacher Ministries, because as the seasons change and leaves are falling we are getting started with another school year of ministry.  This will be our 13th year of...

August/September 2016 Report

August/September 2016 Report

We took most of August off from big events in order to get ready for the upcoming school year!  We are so excited about this upcoming school year, which is our 13th year of sports...

June/July 2016 – Summer Report

June/July 2016 – Summer Report

It was another great summer of Skybacher 'more than' Sports Camps. We once again hosted 6 camps with over 400 campers in attendance. We also had...

Soccer Camp Monday Morning Weather Watch

We typically have camp if it is raining, if there is severe weather we may cancel or postpone depending on the forecast. Please use discretion. We will post our status if there is any updates before the camp day begins. We are preparing for a regular morning of camp...