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    24Aug, 2018
    Why Baseball Outreach in Europe?

    Baseball Outreach in Europe

    For over a decade Breakaway Outreach has been mobilizing mission teams to facilitate baseball camps in Europe. Why do we do this? This video answers that question. Listen to some of our camp leaders in Italy, Ireland, and Germany, share how this ministry is reaching people far from God and transforming lives.

    Europe a Forgotten Mission Field

    Europe has been described as one of the most forgotten mission fields of our day. Once at the epicenter of the sending church, today it is a region where the church has faced attrition. The church in Europe has the lowest growth rate at 1.1% annually. Europe’s cities, through their diverse populations and activities, produce connections with individuals and cultures from around the world. Imagine what would happen if that influence could be harnessed to extend God’s Kingdom.

    Why Baseball?

    Baseball is a relatively unknown sport in Germany. Having Americans instruct baseball is not only engaging for German youth, it impacts entire families and communities. Utilizing baseball camps for 8-18 year old young people has proven to be groundbreaking in its effectiveness to share the gospel.

    Short Term Mission Trips

    We provide short term mission trips for Americans to serve in Germany. Although you don’t have to be a baseball player to go, a general knowledge of the game is important. The most important aspect is your willingness to serve others and build relationships with our German friends. Contact us about mission trip dates and locations.

    20May, 2018
    “Joseph The Dreamer”

    Joseph The Dreamer: I Will Rise From These Ashes

    “I have always been inspired by the Genesis story of Joseph. It’s a remarkable account of one who experienced unimaginable pain and disappointment, although never growing bitter or resentful. As a teenager, Joseph had a God-inspired dream. He also had jealous brothers and a dysfunctional family. Betrayed by those closest to him, Joseph is sold into slavery. As a loyal servant in a foreign leader’s palace, this young man is falsely accused by an Egyptian temptress and thrown into a prison cell—disgraced and forgotten. The Hebrew prisoner must find a way to rise from the ashes of ruin and injustice. Though everything is stripped away from him, including his reputation and dignity, Joseph manages to hold fast to his faith in God’s redemptive purposes. Years pass until the Pharaoh of Egypt, troubled by two puzzling dreams, hears of Joseph’s abilities. Pharaoh summons Joseph to exercise his gifts in interpreting the dreams, thus catapulting him into a powerful position of leadership and influence. Then a worldwide famine brings him back face to face with the past. The result is an inspiring depiction of forgiveness and reconciliation. Through this amazing narrative we are reminded that God will never waste our pain, and that some of the most beautiful things indeed rise out of the ashes of our pain. This book is my reflection on life lessons drawn from Joseph’s timeless story.”

    – Jimmy Larche

    Order from Amazon (download the first chapter for FREE!)

    Table of Contents

    Chapter 1: Beautiful People Don’t Just Happen, They Rise
    Chapter 2: When The Dream Becomes a Nightmare
    Chapter 3: It Might Get Worse Before It Gets Better
    Chapter 4: Are You Facing a Setback or a Setup?
    Chapter 5: From The Pit to The Palace
    Chapter 6: Everything Is Made Beautiful In It’s Time
    Chapter 7: Waves of Mercy, Grace, and Forgiveness
    Chapter 8: They Intended Harm, God Had Other Plans
    Chapter 9: Your Story Is Bigger Than You Think

    19Apr, 2018
    Summer Camp Curriculum: “I GOT THIS”

    Our summer camp theme this year is “I GOT THIS” taken from the Old Testament story of Moses and the Exodus. Moses is one of the most prominent figures in the Old Testament. His name means “drawn out,” signifying how Moses would later “draw out” God’s people from Egyptian slavery. In this series, we will study Moses’ rise to leadership and see how he led God’s people out of suffering and hardship. We will see his faith tested as he is challenged to overcome his feelings of inadequacy. And we will see God showing up in big ways. Our goal with this teaching is to show that the great “I Am” can be trusted with our past and our future.

    Most importantly, we will come to know that God says to everything in our lives: “I GOT THIS.”

    Below are the topics our curriculum will cover. Please pray that every camper will encounter God in a life-changing way, and learn how they can “breakaway” from everything that holds them back from becoming completely whole in Him.

    • Abandoned for a Purpose: A Drifting Baby Was No Accident
    • Called to Make a Difference: Don’t Ignore That Burning Bush
    • Courage to Face the Bully: Following God When it Get’s Hard
    • Nothing But The Blood: A Deadly Night and God’s Protection
    • God Will Make a Way: I Can Trust Him When I’m Afraid

     
     

    5Apr, 2018
    Summer Camp Scholarships: Change a Kid’s Life!

    CHANG A KID’S LIFE THIS SUMMER!

    Give a scholarship for a needy child to attend our summer adventure camp in east Tennessee.

    Camp Elevate is our flagship residential camp for at-risk and underprivileged kids in Tennessee. The majority of our campers are children affected by broken homes, parental incarceration, domestic violence, orphan/foster care, postraumatic circumstances, and an array of other societal and familial distresses. These kids depend on full and partial scholarships from our partners to be able to come to summer camp, so gift scholarships are critical this time of year. (*A full scholarship is $195.) READ MORE

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    5Apr, 2018
    Help Send Antwon Overseas for Mission Work

    Help Antwon Serve Overseas this Summer!

    Antwon has overcome so much adversity in his life. He knows firsthand how a life-changing summer camp experience can change the trajectory of a young person’s future. You can watch the video below to hear his personal ‘breakaway’ story.

    This summer Antwon has hopes of serving as an overseas intern for seven weeks with our network of sports ministries. He will be serving kids in Italy, Ireland, and Germany. This will be an unparalleled opportunity for Antwon to experience cross-cultural ministry and build constructive leadership skills that will benefit him for a lifetime. Most importantly, Antwon will be reaching needy kids with the gospel of Jesus Christ!

    Antwon has already saved some money from a part time job. He needs to raise the remaining $2,500 for the summer internship. Please pray about supporting Antwon for this unique missions opportunity. Your gift changes lives!

    JOIN US FOR ANTWON’S FUNDRAISING DINNER APRIL 18, or…

    You can make a secure online contribution right now by clicking on the “Donate” button below. Also, please “donate” a Facebook post or Tweet by sharing a link to this fundraising campaign with others.

    Goal: $2,500 Raised: $2,565



    Antwon’s Story

    15Feb, 2018
    Servolution: Chattanooga Kids Giving Back

    Servolution

    WHEN: March 27-31

    [ surv-uh-loo’-shuhn ]

    1. a community-wide revolution of simple acts of kindness.
    2. kids serving others and giving back to their community.

     

    Servolution: Chattanooga Kids Giving Back

    Spring into action, Chattanooga! Servolution is a springtime initiative mobilizing youth and children to bring about a revolution of serving others through simple acts of kindness.

    Servolution is not just an event; it is a revolution of kindness fostered through serving. As we begin opening our hearts, hands, and time to serve, not only are we part of changing the lives of others, but we are also subject to the changing of our own lives. A beautiful perspective is found when we take the time to look around and seek opportunities to bless others in our community. We find ourselves being transformed by the idea of living beyond ourselves.

    Below are some ways that young people in your community can take initiative and join the movement in serving others.

    Community Outreach Ideas and Initiatives:

    • Assemble Easter baskets for children displaced due to domestic violence
    • Volunteer at a local food bank
    • Serve those in transitional living facilities
    • Visit/serve at a nursing home or assisted living community
    • Deliver lunch/dinner or baked goods to local police and fire departments
    • Spring cleanup—host a huge, fun, garage sale to benefit a local charity or cause
    • Organize an Easter bash for special needs kids
    • Do a sports/recreation event at an underserved neighborhood
    • Give out free bottled water and snacks at athletic events
    • Clean up a playground or park in the area
    • Do a home renovation project for the elderly or disabled
    • Bring free lunches to construction workers or servicemen in your area
    • Clean the yard of a single mom or widow
    • Give out free donuts and coffee at a bus stop or shopping center
    • Host a free car wash
    • Show appreciation to postal workers and shipping associates (UPS, FedEx, USPS) by visiting their centers and doing a reverse-delivery of goody bags
    • Throw a “Senior Prom” for a nursing home complete with live music, food, and decorations
    • Do a door-to-door grocery giveaway
    • Visit a children’s hospital and bring small gift items
    • Serve fresh coffee and snacks to staff and those waiting in the emergency room
    • Host a party for children in foster care
    • Throw a baby shower for an expectant mom through the local pregnancy center
    29Dec, 2017
    Christmas Hope: Thank You for Making a Difference!

    Thank you partners!

    It’s been a joy seeing the way God’s people have demonstrated such contagious generosity in serving the less fortunate in our communities this Christmas season = 560+ kids served with shoebox gifts in homeless and domestic violence shelters. 400+ juvenile inmates experiencing the gospel in word and deed. 100+ children of prisoners sponsored for gifts. 40+ Chattanooga area low-income families adopted for Christmas gifts. Dominican orphans and Haitian refugees experiencing God’s love in abundance. Thankful for all the volunteers and partners who make it possible. To God be all the glory and may many come to know the Prince of Peace through these indelible expressions of His love & kindness.

    Jesus reminded His disciples: “As you did it to one of the least of these… you did it to me.” (Matthew 25:40)

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    We appreciate all the volunteers who came out to serve with the OCH kids’ Christmas party.
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    Merry Christmas from the boys at the Barahona orphanage in the Dominican Republic!
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    Special Christmas KidVenturez at Ruby Falls.
    20Sep, 2017
    Bless Vulnerable Children When You Buy Sheets

    Better sleep for a better world!

    Your Bed Boss purchase will enrich the lives of vulnerable children this summer. Every purchase of soft and comfy mattress sheets and pillow covers benefits our Summer of Hope outreach initiatives.

    Contact us for instructions on how to purchase: by telephone (423) 400-1358, or email.

    Find out more about WHAT WE DO.

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    5Sep, 2017
    PHOTOS: Heubach Baseball Camp

    Breakaway Global Sports Outreach: empowering the lives of youth and children through gospel-centered baseball camps in Germany.

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