BREAKAWAY

The Revolve Tour

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Welcome to BREAKWAY SUMMER!

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We've got an awesome schedule lined up for Summer '09. Email Patrick @ pdonohue@chapelgate.org for a schedule or join Breakaway's Facebook Group.

Come on out to Breakaway every Wednesday night 7:30-9:30 PM throughout the summer.

Our first major event is the Busch Garden's Camp-Out June 29- July 1. Deadline to sign-up is Monday, June 15.

Breakaway Band Night and Gaming Tournament

2009-05-08T10:59:00.000-07:00

We're kicking off the summer with some local music and some monstrous gaming action. On FRIDAY, JUNE 5 from 7-10pm Breakaway with host a Band Night and Gaming Tournament in the Chapelgate Youth Center. Cost is $5 per person. Anyone and everyone is welcome.

Final Score for the Breakaway Bracket Challenge

2009-04-07T11:17:00.000-07:00

Final Scores:

1. Josh Walker (57 pts.), Gail H. (57 pts.)
3. Brenda K. (56 pts.)
4. Danny C. (55 pts.)
5. Zach Gorsuch (52 pts.)
6. Jacob Beschner (51 pts.), Tori Appler (51 pts.)
8. Nate Madden (50 pts.), Joan S. (50 pts.), Patrick D. (50 pts.)

Congratulations to all!

Breakaway Brakets (thru the Elite Eight)

2009-04-01T11:51:00.001-07:00

Here is an update thru the Elite Eight:

1. Josh Walker (54pts.)
2. Zach Gorsuch (52pts.)
3. Jacob Beschner (51 pts.)
4. Gail H. (50pts.), Nate Madden (50pts.)
6. Brenda K. (49pts.)
7. Danny C. (48pts.), Charis H. (48pts.)
9. David Horrocks (47pts.)
10. Jordan Appler (46pts.), Nathan Chai (46pts), Jason Mielke (46pts.)

Brakets Challenge Update (after 2 rounds)

2009-03-25T15:10:00.001-07:00

After two rounds, here is the top 10:

1. Zach Gorsuch - 40
2. Jacob Beschner - 39
3. Nate Madden - 38, Josh Walker - 38
5. David Horrocks - 37, Brenda K. - 37, Mike Khandjian - 37
8. Jason Mielke - 36, Charis Hagan - 36, Jordan Appler - 36, Gail H. - 36

Still anyone's game!

Cherokee Mission Project

2009-02-20T11:12:00.000-08:00

Why not spend a week this summer serving God in a different culture?
This summer's mission project is to the Cherokee Indian Reservation in Cherokee, NC. The dates of the trip are July 18-25. To go, you must fill the application and return it with a $50 deposit.
The deadline to turn your application in is SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22!

"High Socks" Floor Hockey Tournament

2009-02-17T06:47:00.000-08:00

Come on out on Wednesday, February 25 (7:30-9:30) for the BREAKAWAY "High Socks" Floor Hockey Tournament. Teams will be designated by the color of their socks. Declare a team and team color under the comment section on this post. See you then! May the best team win!

BWAY Girls Movie and Bowling Sleep-over

2009-02-03T10:41:00.000-08:00

All to BWAY girls are getting together on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20th at Chapelgate for a movie and bowling sleep-over. Sign-ups are outside the youth suite.

Breakaway Snowed Out - Wednesday, January 28

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Breakaway is canceled on Wednesday, January 28th due to the winter storm.
If you haven't signed up for Friday's Snow Tubing Trip... email Patrick at pdonohue@chapelgate.org
We'll get you on the list.
The cost is $5 for the church. Bring an additional $30-$40 to pay for tubing and food.

Breakaway Tubing Trip

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Breakaway Tubing Trip - FRIDAY, January 30th 5pm-11pm
SKI ROUNDTOP
www.skiroundtop.com

*The resort will be open to skiing and snowboarding too!*
Space is limited so ACT NOW. Sign-ups are in the Youth Suite.

Breakaway in 2009!

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Breakaway is back for 2009!! Come check us out every Wednesday at 7:30 pm. You'll be glad you did.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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From everyone at Breakaway, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
The next Breakaway is Wednesday, January 7, 7:30 PM!

Breakaway Annual Christmas Extravaganza - Wednesday, December 17

2008-12-11T10:58:00.000-08:00

That's right... the Breakaway Christmas Extravaganza is this coming Wednesday from 7:30-9:30. Come on out and be a part of a great Breakaway Holiday Tradition.

Bring a canned good for the Mt. Ida Food Pantry!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-11-26T06:16:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
No Breakaway this Wednesday... we'll be back on December 3.

DodgeBall Tournament - November 5th

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BREAKAWAY DODGE BALL TOURNAMENT
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5th, 7:30-9:30

Declare a team of 4 or 5 by commenting on this Blog posting. To declare, tell us your names, team color, and T-shirt size.
You'll get a chance to decorate your "team uniform" when they are issued to you this Wednesday, October 26.

Don't miss out this awesome event!

Breakaway HayRide - Wednesday, October 22

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Sign-up for Breakaway's HayRide at Sharps Hill Farm.
It is on Wednesday, October 22 from 7pm to 9:30pm.
Cost is only $5.

Make sure to sign-up. It will be a blast. What would fall be without a killer hayride.

Breakaway Gaming Tournament - Wednesday, October 8

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We're continuing the proud Breakaway Gaming Tradition with a Wii doubles tournament on Wednesday, October 8, 7:30-9:00.
Bring your gaming controller and get ready to rumble.

Breakaway Laser Skirmish - Wednesday, September 24, 7:30-9:00 PM

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Outdoor Laser Tag comes to Breakaway this coming Wednesday, September 24th. The cost is $10 per person and you can sign-up when you arrive. We will also have free SNOWBALLS for all those interested.

We're Back!

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That's Right! Breakaway Returns This Wednesday, September 10th 7:30-9:00.

It has been to long but we're ready to start out this new school year with a BANG!

See you Wednesday!

Final Breakaway of Summer '08

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Wednesday, August 13, 7:30-9:30!
Come on out for our last Breakaway for Summer 2008!
We're building a bonfire and cooking out to bid a fond farewell for this Summer.
See you then.

Final Stop on the Breakaway Triple Play!

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Thursday, August 5 (1:05 gametime)
Philadelphia Phillies v. the Florida Marlins
Citizen's Bank Park
$25 (includes transportation and ticket)

Deadline to Sign-up is Sunday, August 3!

Depart from Chapelgate: 10:00 am
Return to Chapelgate :6:00 pm

Bring $ for lunch at the park.

Second Stop on the Breakaway Triple Play

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Thursday, July 24 (12:35 gametime)!
Baltimore Orioles v. Toronto Blue Jays
@ Camden Yards ($20 includes ticket and transportation)

Deadline to sign-up is Sunday, July 20!

Depart from Chapelgate: 11:00 am
Return to Chapelgate: 4:00 pm

Bring $ for lunch at the park!

Breakaway Dinner and A Movie - Wednesday, July 9

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On Wednesday, July 9th from 6pm -10pm, Breakaway is taking you out for dinner and a movie. Meet at the Starbuck at Columbia Mall at 6pm. We'll indulge in some Chick-Fil-A, see a movie, and hang out at Starbucks. If you bring $20, it should cover you for the night. If you need a ride, please be at Chapelgate no later than 5:45.

There will be no Breakaway at Chapelgate that night!

See you then!!!

First Stop on the Breakaway Triple Play

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Friday, June 20th (7:35 GameTime)
Texas Rangers @ Washington Nationals
Nationals Park
$25 (includes ticket and transportation)

Deadline to sign-up is Sunday, June 15th.

Depart from Chapelgate: 5:30 pm
Return to Chapelgate: 11 pm
Bring $ for dinner.

Sign-ups are in the youth area.

Breakaway Band Night & Super Smash Brawl Tournament - Friday, June 6, 7-10

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Featuring:
FALKOR
NO PICNIC
EMBERS FOR ASHES
TAXI CAB

Chapelgate Youth Center
$5 Admission

Senior Night @ Breakaway - Wednesday, May 14

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Each year we like to recognize our graduating seniors. On Wednesday, May 14 we are going to take the time to let our seniors know how great we think they are. So if, you are a graduating senior, come on out Wednesday, May 14, 7:30pm.

Waffle Breakfast to Benefit Brussels Mission Team

2008-05-02T11:10:00.000-07:00

That's right! On Sunday, May 18, the Brussels Mission Team is having a benefit breakfast. There will be waffles, coffee, and all sorts of good eats. We will have two sessions, 8:45-9:30 and 10:30-11. Come on out and support the Breakaway Mission Team.

Bracketology Results thru 3rd and 4th Round!

2008-03-31T11:22:00.000-07:00

Top 15 thus far:

1. David Y. (80)
2. Patrick D. (73)
3. Caleb W. (71)
4. Chelsea N. (69)
5. Brett J. (68), Patrick A. (68)
7. Brad H. (62)
8. Jacob B. (61), Charis H. (61), Matt S. (61)
11. Steve D. (59)
12. Nate M. (58)
13. Nancy O. (57)
14. Margaret T. (56)
15. Joey McN. (55), Danny C. (55)

Bracketology Results thru 1st and 2nd Round ( 3.24.08)

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Top 15 thus far:

1. Patrick D. (49)
2. Brett J. (48)
3. Chelsea N. (47)
4. David Y. (46)
5. Brett J. (45)
6. Patrick A. (44)
7. Margaret T. (42), N. Madden (42)
9. Matt Sw. (41)
10. Caleb W. (40), Nancy O. (40)
12. Joey M. (39), Brad H. (39)
14. Charis H. (38), Jacob B. (38)

Breakaway Braketology

2008-03-17T07:54:00.000-07:00

The brackets are set. Get them in to Patrick by Wednesday night.

Follow this link to get your bracket sheet:
http://sports.aol.com/ncaa-tourney/print-bracket

See you at "Selection Wednesday" this week at Breakaway.

Elmo & Lab Coat Guy

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This is too funny to not share with the world...

See a better resolution version here.

Get Your Brussels Applications In!

2008-02-21T09:29:00.001-08:00

The deadline for Brussels Applications is fast approaching. We would like them in by Sunday, February 24th.

Don't miss out on this once of a lifetime opportunity to serve God for a week in a different culture!

Email Patrick if you have any questions.

Breakaway @ Helping Up Mission on 2.6.08

2008-02-05T05:20:00.000-08:00

From 4-7pm, this Wednesday, Breakaway is heading down to Baltimore to serve a mean to our city's homeless. We'll meet at the church at 4 and return by 7. I should be an awesome opportunity. Email Patrick D. if you are interested.

Serve the City - Brussels

2008-01-21T10:41:00.000-08:00

This summer Breakaway is going to Brussels, Belgium to participate in Serve the City. To download an application, click here.

Breakaway Snow Retreat

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Snowshoe Mountain Resort
West Virginia

February 29 - March 2

Deadline to Sign-up is Wednesday, January 9th
Pick up brochures outside the youth room.

Breakaway Christmas Party!

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Wednesday, December 19th, 7:30-9:30

Come celebrate the Last Breakaway of '07 and the Christmas Holiday. Please bring an unwrapped toy for a child ages 6-11 and/or a canned good.
Snack Shack will be open.
Bring $$$ for pizza, ice cream, candy, & soda.

Breakaway Cancelled Due to Snow!!!

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Due to our snowy conditions there will be no Breakaway tonight, Wednesday, December 5th.
We'll see you next week!

Mountainfest pictureroll!!

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Post links to your mountainfest pictures here...

Here's mine! http://umuc.facebook.com/p.php?i=502511138&k=5YD5YZWRT6TA6DLCQA6Z

And some of my favorite pics:

Breakaway This Wednesday - OCTOBER 31!!!

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Breakaway is on for This Wednesday, October 31st. Feel free to wear your best costume to Breakaway. The best, most creative outfit wins a prize.
Come hang out with us at PIZZA HUT after Breakaway until 10:30pm.

Breakaway @ Pizza Hut this Wednesday Night (Sept. 26)!

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After Breakaway this week we're headed to Pizza Hut for some post-Breakaway fun. We'll be there till 10:30pm. If you need a ride we'll help, just make sure you parents pick up up by 10:30 at Pizza Hut. We'll be headed to the Pizza Hut on Route 40 in Ellicott City.
See ya then...

Deep Creek Deadline is This Sunday, September 30th!

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Deep Creek Mountain Fest is coming! The dates are October 26-28th.
If you are on the fence, get off and sign-up! You'll be glad you did. It will be one of the greatest weekends of your year.
Don't miss out! The deadline to sign up is THIS SUNDAY, SEPT. 30th.
Registration forms are outside the youth offices.

Breakaway Returns This Wednesday! (9.12.07)

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That's right! After several weeks away, Breakaway (the high school ministry of Chapelgate Church) is back for the Fall. Come out this Wednesday, September 12 from 7:30-9:30 for Breakaway.

See ya then!

BREAKAWAY BAND FEST

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food from chick-fil-a, coffee from starbucks and travelin joes

Just ADDED: "This Autumn Wind" on the Band Fest sidestage

Summer's End @ the Coffee Shop - Wednesday, August 8, 7:30-9:30

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featuring an acoustic performance by: this autumn wind
plus open mike and karoake

Meet @ The Classic Cup Cafe at 7:30 pm
10805 Birmingham Way #24
Woodstock, MD 21163

~or if you need a ride~

Meet @ Chapelgate @ 7:00 pm

Check it out on the web @ www.TheClassicCupCafe.com

Bring $$$ for coffee drinks and food!

Pool Party & Cook-out @ the Keane's

2007-07-19T11:31:00.000-07:00

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 7-9:30 PM

The summer's drawing to a close but we still have some Breakaway action left. Come hang out at the Keane's for a pool party and cook-out on Wednesday, August 1.

The Keane's live at:
1745 Route 32
Sykesville, MD 21784

You can meet us there or meet us at church at 6:30pm if you need a ride.

Breakaway Picnic @ Centenial Park - Wednesday, July 18

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Breakaway is on location for a picnic at Centennial Park this Wednesday, July 18th. Meet us there at 7:30 or be at church at 7pm if you need a ride. We'll have plenty of food and are sure to have a great time. Use the Rt. 108 entrance to the park and look for us at one of the pavilions (Pavilion E,F, or G).

See you then...

Breakaway @ Rita's This Wednesday!

2007-07-06T06:13:00.001-07:00

After Breakaway this week (July 11th) the interns are taking us to Rita's on Frederick Road. Bring some $$$.

Rita's
9095 Frederick Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042

After the talk we will be taking a van down to Rita's . If you can drive on your own or get picked up at Rita's, go for it.

Final Preps for HERSHEY PARK!

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Depart from Chapelgate: 9:00 am, Monday, July 2
Return to Chapelate: 1:00pm, Tuesday, July 3

What to Bring:

$$$ for lunch and dinner @ the park and a lunch stop on the way home (we will provide breakfast for Tuesday morning, REMEMBER: food cost a little more than average at the park)
Sleeping Bag
Pillow
Camping Chair
Bathing Suit
Flashlight

See ya Monday morning at 9:00am!

Robyn and Chelsea Watching the Laser Tag Match

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The two lovely ladies chilling while catching the action on the field.

Laser Skirmish - Wednesday, June 27th @ Breakaway

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Laser Skirmish comes to Breakaway this Wednesday, June 27th (7:30-9:30). Sign-up for a slot. First come, first serve.

Breakaway @ the Snowball Stand

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After Breakaway this week (June 20th) the interns are taking us to the Snowball Stand on Route 99 in Woodstock. Bring some $$$.

Hershey Park Sign-up Deadline This Wednesday, June 20!!

2007-06-15T07:48:00.000-07:00

That's right... the deadline to sign-up for our Hershey Park Camp-Out Trip is this Wednesday, June 20th. The trip should be pretty awesome so don't miss out. Registration forms are in the youth center.

Check it out at www.hersheypark.com

Senior's Graduation Recognition Night @ Breakaway

2007-06-07T12:28:00.000-07:00

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13th, 7:30-9:30

If you are a 2007 graduate, come to this Wednesday's Breakaway so that we can recognize all the high school graduates. See you there!

Oooops... we're a day late.

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The BCS play is WEDNESDAY, May 30, NOT Thursday, May 31. We need to scramble a little, so if you can help on Wednesday from 4:30-9ish, contact Lori, Patrick, or Charis. Thanks.

Breakaway Christian School Play - "The Yellow Brick Road"

2007-05-23T12:31:00.001-07:00

THURSDAY, MAY 31ST - 4:30PM

Come join us for Baltimore Christian School's spring play, "The Yellow Brick Road." The students have worked hard and it should be a great play. If you want to come sign-up with either Patrick or Lori.

Breakaway Returns This Wednesday!

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Breakaway is back to our normal night at our normal time this week. See you this Wednesday night, May 2 from 7:30-9:30pm.

ONE LIFE REVOLUTION NIGHT this friday, april 27; 7:30-9:30

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BREAKAWAY MOVES FOR THIS WEEK FROM WEDNESDAY to FRIDAY!

"As the sun goes down on another day in Africa, more than 6,000 fresh gravesites show the day’s toll. And tomorrow AIDS will claim another 6,000 lives. The day after? Yep, 6,000 more. AIDS does not discriminate - it can kill anyone, and does, every day. It does not take holidays off, it does not spare the innocent."

This Friday is our One Life Revolution Night, here at Chapelgate. We will gather together to reflect on the AIDS crisis in Africa and what kind of difference we can make. We'll start and finish at normal Breakaway time, it will just be on Friday instead of Wednesday. There will be NO BREAKAWAY this Wednesday.

Check it out at www.oneliferevolution.org

Breakaway and the Virginia Tech Shootings

2007-04-17T06:53:00.000-07:00

BREAKAWAY IS CANCELED THIS WEDNESDAY (4.18.07)!

We were originally scheduled to do outdoor laser tag this week but in light of the shootings at Virginia Tech we are going to reschedule for a later date this Spring. At Breakaway, we care about the harsh realities of this world and want to give you and our other high school students an opportunity to process what has happened in light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

INSTEAD, Our church will be having an Emergency Prayer Meeting for the Virginia Tech community on Wednesday at 7:30 in the Worship Center. All are welcome.

Our next Breakaway is our One Life Revolution Night on Friday, April 27th from 7:30-9:30pm.

Laser Skirmish - Wednesday, April 18th @ Breakaway

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Laser Skirmish is all the awesome fun of laser tag but taken outside. In addition to our normal Breakaway activities, the gang from Laser Skirmish is coming to set up outdoor laser tag games for us. The cost is $9/ hour to participate and is first come first serve. Sign up sheets are outside the youth offices.

Check it out at www.laserskirmish.com

New blog location!

2007-01-18T10:42:00.000-08:00

The Breakaway blog has moved to a new location at http://breakawayblog.blogspot.com!

The new blog offers new features like subscribing to our Atom feed, getting email notification through Weblogs, and video!