Breakaway has Spiritual Impact on Students
Over 200 Iowa Baptist youth from 14 churches attended the high school event known as "Breakaway" on October 29-31, 2010 in Des Moines. Organized and run by volunteers, this event for High School students has been held yearly since 1955. Youth groups competed in over 40 different categories of sports, music, drama, and fine arts culminating in an awards banquet at the Embassy Suites Hotel. The overall winner with the most points was The Shed from the Kiron/Denison area led by Billy Bergman. The coveted Sportsmanship trophy went to Faith Baptist from Washington led by youth pastor Tony Widdel. More Importantly, youth and adults alike were inspired by speaker Kyle Bloom of Kansas City to "Ignite" their faith to live more fully for Christ. Based on responses turned in by the students there were 124 re-dedications and 7 first time salvation decisions. To God be the Glory! Plans are underway for next year's event to be held November 4-6, 2011.
