Skybacher Ministries Inc.

Basketball Camp is Just Around the Block!

John — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:05:36 +0000

Summer is almost here, and that means so are the Skybacher Sports Camps! On June 11th Mr. John has invited J-Mo and D.J. Blenda back to get things jumpin with Basketball Camp. Don’t miss out on this exciting camp focusing on basketball fundamental skills, more daily virtue lessons, crazy characters, awesome counselors, basketball games, snacks, and a WHOLE LOTTA FUN!!! Sign up today!!

Basketball Camps will take place from June 11th – 15th from 9am – Noon each day at Freedom Area Middle School!

Hidden Treasures Dinner Auction

John — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:21:11 +0000

Over the past several years we have been praying at Skybacher Ministries that God would take us to the “Next Level”. Soon after that we established a fundraising committee and they came up with the Valentine’s Dance and the Rubber Duck Derby. This year we decided to add and try a dinner auction, so on Saturday May 5th we held the first ever Hidden Treasures Dinner Auction. Nearly 25 couples came and participated in the event where couples were asked to bring a covered dish or dessert, and one new unused or slightly used item for auction.

What an entertaining night! Chuck Spiker was the auctioneer and he got the bidding started right away on things like a Penguins Malkin Jersey to a basket of Meat Cuts. One way or another everyone left smiling and hopefully with a greater picture of just what Skybacher Ministries is all about. The night did not end there, but couples who wanted to could stay and play volleyball, which completed and amazing night out.

Thank you to everyone who participated in and made this event possible. A huge thank you to the Fundraising Committee! Great job all around and let’s do it again next year!

Rubber Duck Derby 2012 – Coming this Summer!!!!

John — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:57:42 +0000

This Summer Skybacher Ministries is bringing back the Rubber Duck Derby! Ducks can be purchased for $5 online or at any Skybacher Camp or Event. Get in on the excitement early and purchase a duck today!!! Click on our EVENTS PAGE to purchase a Duck today!!

Register & Pay Online for Skybacher Sports Camps!!!

John — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:47:37 +0000

Woohoo! Now you can pay and register online for the Skybacher Sports Camps! If you don’t have the money now but want to pay later you can still register for camp and just click “Pay on Site”. Look out Wendy’s, McDonalds, and Sheetz! Skybacher Ministries is creating some competition in the convenience department. Click on the “Events” page and Register Today!!

Also while you are there you can purchase a rubber duck for the Skybacher Ministries Rubber Duck Derby on July 28th! Be one of the first to get your duck for the big race down Brush Creek at New Sewickley Community Days!

A Blackout Takes Over The Dodgeball Smackdown

John — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:00:09 +0000

This past Saturday we finished up the 2011/2012 Skybacher Tournament Season with the Dodgeball Smackdown! Five teams battled it out throughout the night. In the end Team Blackout would narrowly escape with victory over Team Sha Boing Boing of Ohio U.P. Church, to take home the title. There was tons of only a teeny bit of blood, lots of sweat, and very few tears. At the break students were asked about their beliefs and were encourage to give their lives fully to God. At least eight students made commitments that night, which brings us far greater joy than any dodgeball!

The next day it was the elementary and middle school’s turn. We had 5 middle school teams and 3 elementary smash, duck, dive, and dodge. A team called the Watermelon Panthers would take home the middle school title. As is always the tradition, the night ended with a showdown of the parents vs. the kids. The kids seemed to keep multiplying and the parents stood no chance. It was another great night of Good Times, Good Sports, and Good News!!

Get Ready For the SMACKDOWN!! X2

John — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:47:19 +0000

This month the Skybacher Ministries Dodgeball Smackdown Tournament Returns!!

On Saturday April 21st from 6:00 – 11:00 pm at Unionville Life Center – Jr & Sr. High teams consisting of 10 players (2 must be girls) will battle it out for the Smackdown Title! Cost is $5 per person! Register a team today by texting a team name to John at 724-312-7247.

On Sunday April 22nd from 5:30 – 8:30 pm it’s the Kindergarten thru 6th graders turn. We will make teams when students arrive. Cost is $5 per person. Concession stand will be open! Don’t miss out on our last Dodgeball Tournament of the 2011/2012 school year!

March Madness 3-on-3 a Celebration of Good Sports!

John — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:36:37 +0000

This past Saturday Skybacher Ministries held it’s March Madness Celebration. It was one of the best turnouts we’ve ever had for this event. Nine teams battled it out in the High School Division with the Blue Savy’s taking home the title over the dark horse team Skillz that Kill. In between we had a knock out contest, half court shot, and a 5-on-5 frenzy. Then at the break students were challenged to see people as God’s creation and sow good things (Gal. 6:9-10) instead of the name calling, trash talking, gossip that we so often get caught up in. In other action the middle school tournament ended up being a 2-on-2 affair with a team called the Crazy Lookin Things taking the title, and in the elementary division it was the Pink Strawberry Ponies who took home the trophy. It was another amazing night of Good Sports, Good Times, and Good News! Next up is the Dodgeball Smackdown on April 21st and 22nd! See you there!

March Madness 3-on-3 Celebration

John — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:47:47 +0000

March Madness 3-on-3 Celebration!

Coming back on Saturday March 24th is the Skybacher Ministries March Madness Celebration.

Cost is $5 per person.

6p at Unionville Life Center

3-on-3 Tournament
Divisions for Elementary, Middle School and Open Competitive High School
Half Court Shot
Knock Out Contest
Hot Shot Contest

Prizes, Concession, and lot’s of fun! Don’t miss out on this awesome event! Good Sports, Good Times, Good News!

Pray & Play Update

John — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:07:40 +0000

We are heading into our fifth month of running two different Pray & Play sites. Things in Hopewell have continued to grow and be established. We have new people coming each week and are hopeful about getting a Dodgeball Tournament started over there soon. In Unionville things are flourishing too as this past weekend we had our biggest turnout ever with 40 kids coming out to run, jump, and pray.

Pray & Play is a sports and prayer outreach open to youth in 5th through 12 grade. Each week we offer 2 different structured games, as well as snacks, and a prayer time or devotion.

Pray & Play Hopewell Thursday 6:00p – 7:30p @ Ohio United Presbyterian Church

Pray & Play Unionville Sunday 6:30p – 8:30p @ Unionville United Methodist

Come and join us!!!

Great Big Group Date 2012 is a Great Big Time!

John — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:28:32 +0000

This past Saturday we ventured out to Pittsburgh, on our annual Great Big Group Valentine’s Date. Over 20 people took the ice of PPG Ice Skating Rink for some good refreshing winter exercise. After a few hours of great ice skating it was time to get some food, so we walked to Dibela’s Subs in Market Square for a delicious sandwich. This was all a great day in the city, but we weren’t done there as we left and took a ride on the Duquesne Incline to get an even greater view of the city we love! A few Dunkin Donuts on the way home made for an amazing ending to a Great Big Day in Pittsburgh!!