FOCAS Alumni

FOCAS Alumni Page

Although FOCAS makes no attempt to match people, over the years many singles found their spouses among other FOCAS people. Other FOCAS people found spouses elsewhere. In any event, since FOCAS is a ministry particular to singles, people who get married are no longer to be involved with FOCAS. We call such people "Alumni". Other names given are "Blurries" (out of FOCAS) or "the excommunicated".

We do on occasion, have events in which we invite alumni back for particular FOCAS events, so we can see some old friends again.

Scheduled FOCAS alumni events:

December 16 (Saturday) - MONTHLY FELLOWSHIP DINNER/CHRISTMAS PARTY, 5:00 PM at Weavers Mennonite Church (From I-81, take Exit 245 [Port Republic Road] west to Rt. 42 north [High Street] to U.S. 33 west [Market Street]; go not quite 3 miles, gray stone church on left just past WSVA. We will meet in the Shady Oaks fellowship building to the left of the church.). Don’t miss the fun of our Christmas Party! We will begin with a covered dish dinner, then share in a Christmas Devotion and singing Christmas carols. We will conclude with our gift exchange. For the gift exchange, bring a small wrapped gift that costs at least $10, suitable for men or women. Alumni are invited. For dinner, if your last name begins with G-N bring a main dish, O-Z bring a salad or vegetable dish, and A-F bring a Christmas dessert to share. FOCAS will provide the beverages, plates, and utensils. Remember to bring canned foods for the Food Pantry—see top note on first page. We suggest a $2 donation per person to cover expenses. Adults only. Contact person: Peggy at 433-1459.

January 6 (Saturday) -- MONTHLY FELLOWSHIP DINNER/FUNDRAISER, 6:00 PM at Bridgewater Baptist Church (from I-81, take Exit 245 [Port Republic Road] and go west 1.0 mile to VA 42 [S. High Street], turn left and go 4.8 miles, and turn right—2^nd driveway past a pond, just before the church sign. Enter into basement in back.). This evening is a fundraiser event with a baked potato bar dinner, suggested donation $5.00. FOCAS will supply the baked potatoes, toppings, and beverages. If your last name begins with A-M bring a dessert (broccoli, butter, sour cream, and shredded cheese will be provided), N-Z bring a salad or vegetable dish to share. Dinner will be followed by a fund raiser (we will not be having a white elephant sale)—by offering meals or services to pay for. Proceeds will go to the FOCAS treasury. Bring money for donation and meals or services sign up. This is an alumni event. Adults only. Contact person: David at 433-1800.

Former FOCAS people now married:

(This list is of those known--by no means a complete list.)

Ruby Rodes and Wendell Beechy on April 1, 2017

Carolyn Stone and David Purdy on July 6, 2011

Sarah Histand and Marvin Slabaugh on December 12, 2009

Donald Sellers and Karen Jencks on July 4, 2009
Naomi Hostettler and Paul Kniss on May 9, 2009
Carolyn Clemens and Nelson Lamb on January 27, 2007

Susan Suter and Jim Moss on June 17, 2006
Cheryl Greene and Jim Miller on May 26, 2006

Pam Wehner and Greg Quintrell on April 30, 2005

Theresa Fry and Brian Bistel on May 22, 2004

Laura Dupree and Glenn Loucks on March 13, 2003

Laura Long and Donald Click on July 20, 2002

D.J. Taylor and Vern Bishop on July 13, 2002

Diana Litchfield and John Godlewski on June 1, 2002

Cheryl Keyser and Frank Will on January 12, 2002

Jennifer Mattice and David Hannah on October 27, 2001

Tammy Bradfield and Eric Browning on October 13, 2001
Sandy Moore and Sherwin Tusing on July 27, 2001

Elsie Howard and Andy Garber on June 23, 2001

Carla Hollinger and Duane Martin on March 3, 2001

Pam Kiser and Jeff Campbell on May 9, 1998

Brenda Shenk and Everett Kauffman on March 7, 1998

Carlene Campbell and Mike Heatwole on July 20, 1996

Barbra Graber and Dale Metzler on July 3, 1994
Kitty Davis and Bill Urban on October 10, 1993

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