FOCUS
Vol. 5, No. 1
Looking Ahead
February 25
“Ounce of Prevention”
Westminster Pres., 1:30 p.m.
March 9
HANNYS Lobby Day
Westminster Pres., 9:30 a.m.
March 19-22
Ecumenical Advocacy
Days
Crystal City, VA
April 4
Easter Dawn Service
West Capitol Park, 6:30 a.m.
April 21 & 28
and May 5 & 12
Meal & Book Study
First Lutheran, 12:30 p.m.
or
Delmar Reformed, 6 p.m.
May 2
CROP Walk
First Lutheran, 1 p.m.
May 21-22
“Come Alive & Thrive”
Conference
First Church in Albany (Reformed)
June 13-17
Bread for the World
Gathering
Washington, DC
FOCUS is the collaboration of six cove nanted
churches, joined by
six other faith affiliates, united in a common calling to serve
our neighbor's needs
in Albany’s Capitol Hill
and beyond as God’s
servant people in a broken and hurting world.
Winter 2010
FOCUS Welcomes Delmar Reformed
As Covenanting Partner in Ministry
FOCUS Executive Council (FEC) is pleased to announce a new and exciting
collaboration in ministry with
the congregation of Delmar
Reformed Church (DRC).
Over the last two years,
members from the FEC and
DRC’s Mission Team and
Consistory have met to learn
about each other and explore
common interests. At the
FOCUS worship and annual Members representing Delmar Reformed Church
meeting on February 7, DRC are welcomed into FOCUS at the FOCUS worship
service on February 7.
was formally recognized and
welcomed as the newest of the covecompared to many other Reformed
nant core congregations in FOCUS.
churches in the area, we are a fairly
Rev. Deb Jameson asked DRC’s
“new” church in the Capital District.
Senior Pastor, Rev. David Corlett, to
Many of the Reformed Churches in
tell us about the people and ministry
our area were founded by the original
Dutch settlers who came to the “new
of the DRC.
world" in the colonial era, so they have
Deb: Delmar Reformed Church
been here since the 17th or 18th century.
has been a long-time presence in
Relatively speakour community. Tell us a little bit
ing,
we are a “new
about the congregation.
church plant” started
Dave: Yes, we have been around a
by the Unionville Relong time—since 1841, actually. But
formed Church, just
three miles west of
Easter Dawn Service
us on Delaware Ave.
April 4 – 6:30 a.m.
Ours is a typiWest Capital Park, Albany
cal “suburban con- Rev. Dave Corlett
gregation” located in the heart of DelRev. David Corlett, Sr. Pastor,
mar. We are blessed with a diversity
Delmar Reformed Church
of persons who call this their spiriwill share the good news.
tual home. I certainly don’t mean we
A hot breakfast follows at
are diverse racially (we are 99.9%
Emmanuel Baptist at 7 a.m.
Caucasian), but we have a wide range
of ages, economic status, education,
Dare to experience
and even beliefs.
early morning resurrection!
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Prevention Forum Features
Albany County’s Executive
FOCUS advocates rallied and set up a soup line at the
State Capitol on January 6 seeking more funding for
food programs and jobs. Among them were (l. to r. )
Rev. Deb Jameson, Frank Feiden, Kathy Linhardt,
Margery Whiteman, and Terry Scofield.
Gov.’s Budget to Cut Services,
Opportunities for the Poorest
NYS Governor David Patterson’s 2010-2011
budget proposes to cut more than one hundred million dollars from programs that help the homeless
and to reduce funding for jobs programs for welfare
participants from $70 million to $18 million.
He also plans to cut in half (from 10% to 5%) the
second-year phase-in of the basic welfare grant that
was passed last year after 18 years of inaction.
Under his plan, a family of three would receive an
extra 50 cents a day rather than the scheduled $1 a
day hike, allegedly saving the state $18 million. (The
basic grant now is $320 a month for a family of three.)
FOCU S Co mmunity Minister Re v. Deb Ja meso n
is urging voters to protest these cuts. “Please call the
Governor's comment line at 518-474-8390,” she said.
Tell them, ‘Hello, my na me is ________ fro m
_________ in New Yor k State. I support the Goo d
Jobs No w Ca mpaign. We nee d $100 million in the
welfare budget for jobs and training. And we
strongly oppose the 5 % cut in the welfare grant raise
as well as the cuts in spending for the ho meless and
other huma n services. Please tell the Go vernor that
after 18 years, welfare participants cannot afford to
wait until 2013 for a full raise. Thank you.’”
Meeting President Obama's goal of ending child
hunger by 2015 includes strengthing child nutrition
programs. FOCUS is urging Congress to support an
additional $4 billion a year of funding for the reauthorization of the Child Nutrition and WIC Act. The
new target date for finishing reauthorization is
March 2010.
Albany County Executive Michael G. Breslin will be the featured speaker at an “Ounce of
Prevention” Forum on February 25. Mr. Breslin will provide an overview
of county services for seniors,
children, the homeless, and
those at risk of becoming
homeless.
Dialogue with Mr. Breslin and invited community
speakers will then identify
where service needs are and
explore how public-private
partnerships and volunteers can help meet our
community’s needs. Written comments from
interested community members will also be
entertained.
Sponsored by Westminster Presbyterian
Church and FOCUS, the forum will run from
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Westminster. To
attend, please call 518-436-8544 or email
[email protected]. Additional information is available at www.wpcalalbany.org.
Spanish Speakers Needed
Rev. Mariana Rodriguez and Ministerio
Emmanuel, a United Methodist Congregation,
continue to have a dream of reaching out to
low-income Spanish-speaking children in Albany who have no supervision or activities after the school day finishes.
On a wing, a prayer, and a plan, the congregation has started an afterschool program
at our FOCUS partner church First Lutheran.
FOCUS has teamed up with this congregation
by providing snacks and computers, and planning is underway for a deeper collaboration.
If you are interested in providing homework help, and/or can speak Spanish, and have
some time available M-F, 3-6, please contact
Rev. Deb at the FOCUS office, 443-0460.
Join Hunger Action’s Lobby Day
On Tuesday, March 9, Hunger Action Network of New York State (HANNYS) will lobby
in Albany for social justice through its Empire
State Economic Security Campaign. They will
meet at Westminster Pres. at 9:30 a.m. before
visiting elected officials. To participate, please
contact Deb Catozzi at 434-7371 or at
[email protected].
Conference, Book Study Set
To Help Churches Thrive
On May 21 and 22, people in the Capital Region
will have the opportunity for conversations with the
Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo, who has been named by Christianity Today as one of the 25 most influential preachers of the last 50 years. Dr.
Campolo will be the featured
speaker at a “Come Alive
and Thrive” Conference designed to help congregations
renew their spirit and meet
the challenges of living a
faithful Christian life.
The conference has broad
ecumenical sponsorship, including the Capital Area
Baptist Association (CABA),
the Capital Region Theological Center (CRTC), FOCUS
Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo
Churches, and Schenectady
Inner City Ministries (SICM). It will be held at First
Church in Albany (Reformed).
Dr. Campolo will speak on “Finding Common Ground,”
how congregations in the next decade can live out their
faith in an interfaith, ecumenical, and diverse world.
For more information and Conference Registration,
please visit CRTC’s website, www.capitalrtc.org, or call
462-2470.
In preparation for the conference, FOCUS is sponsoring a “Meal and a Book Study” of Dr. Campolo’s latest book, Red Letter Christians: a Citizen’s Guide to
Faith and Politics (Regal), in two locations on the
Wednesdays of April 21 & 28 and May 5 & 12. First
Lutheran will host the daytime study beginning with a
light lunch at noon. Delmar Reformed will offer the
evening study with a light supper at 6:30 p.m. Please
pick the time and location that work for you.
FOCUS clergy will facilitate the discussions. Books
available at Amazon.com. Ten copies are available
through FOCUS. Please call 443-0460 to reserve one.
Feinstein Renews Funding Challenge
For the 13th straight year, Alan Shawn Feinstein
will divide $1 million among hunger fighting agencies
nationwide using it to help them raise funds during
March and April 2010. The more of a donation you
make to FOCUS Interfaith Food Pantry - from March
1st to April 30th– the more of the Feinstein money will
be added to your donation! Donations can include cash,
checks, and food items.
FOCUS began its 2010 budget year by worshipping as a gathered community on February 7.
(See related stories on pages 1 and 4-5.) The
annual meeting followed with a lunch buffet.
Pantry Provides 100,400 Meals,
230 Holiday Baskets in 2009
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FOCUS Decade Sees Change, Tumult, Transformation, and Growth
By Rev. Deb Jameson, FOCUS Community Minister
Ten years
ago, when I
was just embarking
on
this
adventure
called
FOCUS community ministry, one of the
pastors took
me to lunch
and
asked,
“Any
surprises?” And
there
were
many.
Not long
afterwards, I found myself having a heart-to-heart
with one of the founding members of FOCUS.
Through my angst about the very future of this
ministry, he shared with me, that “every so many
years, FOCUS has a way of re-forming itself. Given
time, some prayer, lots of discernment, (and) not
taking ourselves so seriously, along with a bit of
hard work, God has made a path for this common
ministry among our congregations.”
So I’ve stuck around for this surprising, vibrant
mission we call FOCUS, and the journey continues
to feed my soul. Here are some things I’ve seen in
the last 10 years:
♦ 23 ministers (installed, interims, and contracts). The decade has been one of clergy transitions. Every FOCUS congregation has
changed pastoral leadership at least once in the
last decade. Prior to that our congregations
each had pastors who were tenured for 15-25
years.
♦ As congregations wrestled with their own local
mission, they also wrestled with their relationship to FOCUS. Do we stay in? Are our resources being used effectively? Do we want to
engage in ecumenical relationships? What is
our common mission?
♦ One of FOCUS’ covenant congregations dissolved.
♦ New collaborations continue to be forged with
other denominations and suburban congregations.
♦ FOCUS emergency feeding programs got bigger
and projects were woven together, showing us the
and more necessary. In 1999, our Pantry served
FOCUS of today. Here are some things the Execu500 families (unduplicated) the equivalent of
tive Council has seen:
85,000 meals. In 2009, we served 692 families
♦ Congregational representatives to FEC bring
(unduplicated) the equivalent of 104,000 meals.
stability, vision, and dedication to our shared
Our Breakfast Program in 1999 served 8,819
life.
meals, averaging 82 persons per morning. In
♦ FOCUS has moved from an apportionment (tax
2009, we served 16,690 meals, averaging 150
model) to faith pledges.
per morning.
♦ We recognize our need for each other, that we
♦ The nature of volunteerism has changed. In
can do more together and do it more effectively.
this fast-paced, overly scheduled world of ours,
♦ We are gifted with the ability to wrestle with
it is now the exception to see long-term daily or
issues and each other, to find common ground.
weekly commitments. A larger percentage of vol♦ We have a good working relationship with the
unteers provide their help in
Executive Director.
shorter spurts of time.
♦ We have a renewed sense of
♦ Because of the two observawhat we have together. It is a
tions above, FOCUS inunique gift to be celebrated. We
creased the number of staff
really do believe God is at work
to coordinate programs. In the winter season,
among us!
FOCUS employs up to eight staff members.
♦ FOCUS is a central point of mission for local
At the annual retreat, the Executive Council
ministry.
conversed with Dr. David Olsen of the Samaritan
♦ Our 501(c)3 status (recognition from the federal
Counseling & Consultation Center. We invited
government as a faith-based, not-for-profit orDavid to help us reflect on our health and identity
ganization) has enabled FOCUS to diversify
as a faith-based organization, to help us answer
funding resources.
the question: “How are we doing?”
♦ We have a deeper, defined statement of memWith all congregations represented, we spoke
bership.
out loud the things that have brought us to where
♦ We have a broader vision of community and
we are today. A tapestry of events, relationships,
neighborhood that extends beyond Center
Square.
♦ We have extended intentional invitations to other faith
communities to join in this
shared ministry.
FOCUS has moved into a
place of clear corporate and
spiritual identity, standing on
the shoulders of our founding
sisters and brothers who had
the vision to step forward in
faith and bold ecumenism.
We are not the FOCUS
many have known from 20-30
years ago—nor should we be.
The last decade has shown us
that our call to be the people of
FOCUS congregations celebrate communion together at the February 7 God doesn’t remain static. God
Worship Service.
continues to surprise us!
God continues
to surprise us!
FOCUS Welcomes Delmar Reformed...
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We have persons who would call themselves
“evangelical Christians” as well as others who identify
themselves as “liberal Christians.” There are even many
who are here searching and don’t really
know what they believe. But the one
thing that unites us
all is that we are all
seeking to grow in
our faith and in our
faithfulness to the
Christ who calls us.
Members of Delmar Reformed Church
Deb: FOCUS
seeks to honor and celebrate the traditions of each
congregation and denomination. What are some of the
distinctives of the RCA?
Dave: We are a church rooted in the Reformed/
Calvinist tradition, with a “Presbyterian” polity. We look to
the Bible as “our only rule in faith and in life,” though we
often have heart-felt disagreements over how to be faithful
to the Bible’s lead in ecclesiastical or personal matters.
Our denomination has had a long tradition of emphasizing
careful biblical scholarship, God-centered worship, as well
as an intentional focus on missions and social justice.
Deb: What has drawn DRC to FOCUS? How do you
envision the partnership between our member congregations?
Dave: It has been a natural process for our congregation. There has been a growing passion among DRC’s
members for doing mission work both locally and around
the world. More of us have been getting involved in volunteer work around the Capital District, and the more we
participated in the ministries of FOCUS, the more impressed we became with its vision and purpose.
Our leadership began to feel a call to formalize our relationship with FOCUS and deepen our commitment to its
work. The results of prayerful discernment of that “feeling”
has brought us to you—and you have graciously welcomed
us as your newest covenant partner! We are honored and
very excited!
We come to you with no agenda or specific expectation,
other than to be available to you to help wherever and however you want us to as we labor together to benefit the poor
and disadvantaged of the Capital District.
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Teams Sought for Albany CROP Walk
Record Numbers Partake
Of Breakfast and Programs
Serving record-breaking numbers (200 guests one
morning), Breakfast Program volunteers and staff continue to provide this essential ministry of hospitality to
low-income neighbors. Average guest attendance in
January was 162, with 3,031 hot meals and take-away
lunches provided.
Frequent visitors to breakfast include “Just Say
Yes to Fruits and Vegetables,” a federal program teaching nutrition and cooking new recipes and our monthly
“Service Fairs” bringing vital services of multiple agencies on-site. Many of the breakfast guests received the
H1N1 vaccine when the Department of Health visited.
In mid-January, Becca Leet
coordinated a timely art project with breakfast guests
turning sherbet glasses into
Valentine Candleholders. Proceeds from sale of the candles
are divided equally between
the artists and support for the
breakfast program. Please contact the FOCUS office (4430460) if you are interested in
purchasing a candle for $7.
Candles were sold at
Breakfast continues to host
the Annual Meeting.
guests and public officials. Recent invitees include Senator Neil Breslin; Vincent Collona, DSS; Rev. Marian Shearer, NY Conference,
United Church of Christ; and Amy Loehndorf, VISTA
Fellow with Catholic Charities.
A weekly Bible study for guests continues on
Thursdays through April. Local clergy rotate facilitation of this lively, living conversation. A new initiative
this season is a monthly women’s support group, coordinated by Kathy Linhardt, where women guests and
volunteers meet for conversation, community, and support. The next meeting will be on February 25.
I FOCUS is a publication of the FOCUS Churches of Albany, Inc. Rev.
Debra Jameson, Editor. Graphic design and production by EHL Editorial
Services, Albany NY. The FOCUS Churches of Albany, Inc. is a not-forprofit 501(c)3 membership organization including Delmar Reformed
Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church, First Israel
AME Church, Trinity United Methodist Church, and Westminster Presbyterian Church. Affiliates of the FOCUS Interfaith Food Pantry Program are
Congregation Beth Emeth, First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany,
New Covenant Presbyterian Church, and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.
Program Partners include Delmar United Methodist Church and First
Lutheran Church.
The FOCUS office is located at 275 State St., Albany NY 12210.
Phone: 518-443-0460 FAX: 518-443-0461
Email: [email protected]
Let your voice be heard!
Sharing their talents with the Breakfast Program
are five women who meet once a month through
the year and knit scarves. They brought their
beautiful creations on November 11 and handed
them out to grateful guests. The knitters are (l−r)
Kathleen Goldberg, Marge Leddick, June Campisi, Leonard Scotti, and Cindy Davidson.
Eating Out Fills Pantry Shelves
Two FOCUS events that brought people
together for good meals in good company
were also successful fundraisers. Thanks to
all who participated in our first “Restaurant
Nights” along with Homeless and Travelers
Aid Society this past November. Ten local
eateries committed up to 10% of their proceeds for the fight against hunger and homelessness in the Capital Region. Over $2,000
was raised for the work of our organizations.
Thanks also to all who supported the
Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by the Buttery
Restaurant on February 4. It raised $1,500
for the FOCUS Interfaith Food Pantry.
VISTA Fellows from around the area came to
support the Pantry’s Spaghetti Dinner.
There is still time to sign up for the
Ecumenical Advocacy Days weekend
conference on March 19-21 near Washington D.C. A contingent from FOCUS
congregations will represent FOCUS on
Capital Hill.
Scholarships are still available.
Contact Rev. Deb at the FOCUS office,
443-0460. For more information, visit
www.advocacydays.org.
It’s not too early to plan to participate in the interfaith
community CROP Walk on Sunday, May 2. Gather your
friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors to form a team to
walk together.
Last year, the Albany CROP Walk raised more than
$100,000 to combat hunger at home and abroad. One quarter of the funds raised stays right in the Capital District to
support our food pantries and soup kitchens. The rest support efforts to eliminate poverty in more
than 80 countries around the world.
For more information about CROP,
see www.churchworldservice.org/CROP.
For information about the CROP Walk
in Albany, call the Capital Area Council
of Churches at 462-5450.
News from Our Churches
Emmanuel Baptist has extended an interim contract to Rev.
Lois Wolff through June 2010. Emmanuel’s pastoral search committee
has been actively conducting a
search for pastoral leadership over
the last year.
Christian Camping is available
for children and adults of all ages.
Most camps accept campers of all
faiths and provide the opportunity to
Many friends were named and remem- grow closer to God. Check
bered at the FOCUS memorial service denominational websites
for homeless people who died in 2009. for details.
Victory Garden Planned
Meetings have begun with St.
Paul’s Episcopal Church on Hackett
Blvd. to explore the feasibility of
partnering in the creation of a community garden on church land at
the corner of Hackett Blvd. & Clara
Barton Drive. If you are interested in planning, construction, development, or garI
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dening, please
Gis
contact Alison
50-00147
at 443-0460.
Gifts to FOCUS from October 2009 – January 2010
Individuals: Aimee & Guy Allaud, Fran Allee, Jane
& George Allen, Joe Kenyeres & Jim Amanatides, Norman & Ruth Andrews, Bien & Joe Baez, Susan Barwig,
Raymond Blanchard, Eileen Bossard, John Bossung,
Sr., Wesley & Barbara Bradley, David & Ann Brandons,
Stacy & Paul Brodfuehrer, Martha Brown, Bruce
Brynolfson, Sally & Art Buell.
Deb Catozzi, Jacqueline Citriniti, Elaine Clawson,
Pamela Clements, Virginia Colorito, Hon. Richard
Conti, Christine Cook, Barbara Cooley, Priscilla Crago,
Malcolm Cunningham, Lynn Czerw, Al Davis, Karen
Dewitt, Deborah Deyhle, M.E. Dickinson, Arden &
Marilyn Dockter, Kevin Dulin, Frederick Eames, Albert
& Susan Easton, Irene Econome, James Edgar, Carl
Ekengren, Charles & Ruth Estey.
Cheryl Foy, Jay Gallagher, Freda Gardner, Fran &
Janet Gelzheiser, Arlene Gilbert, Patricia & Paul Gioia,
E. Joyce Gould, J. Kenneth Graham, Elisabeth Guglin,
David & Margaret Hannay, Katherine Harris, Virginia
Hayes, James Hutchins, Clara Infausto, William &
Klaire Jameson, George Kleinberger & Maria Joiner,
John & Ro Kinum, Charles Kite & Tara Lindsley, Betsy
Kuzia, Ian & Edith Leet.
Marilyn & Tony Malone, Barbara & Chuck Manning,
Doug Martin, Misha Marvel, Joanne Maviglia, William
& Margie Mayer, Suzanne McClure, Tom McPheeters,
William & Beverly Morrison, Shirley Mosher, David
Munro, Rebecca & Russ Myer, Shirley & Rudy Nelson,
Terry & Marcy O’Hare, Nancy Ost, John Overbeck &
Donna Crego.
Anita Patka, Dr. Robert Pennock, Jean Poppei, Margaret & Paul Randall, Marcia Rosenberg, John & Ruth
Russell, Eve & Spencer Ryan, Vera Scadura,
Peter & Nancy Schiff, Fred Schroeder, Robert & Pa mela
Selover, Mona & Abraha m Selover, Sandra Shapard, Don
& Sheryl Sheraw, Edie Simpson, Elizabeth Sipe, Irving &
Diane Smith, Susan & Eu gene Sneeringer, Elaine & Walter Spoor, Robert & Linda Stevens, Sybil Stock.
Barbara Teter, Robert J. Therriault, Todd & Jennifer
Thomas, James Thompson, Robert & Lois Thomson,
Deborah Vogel, E. Ramona Weisband, Margery & Mi(continued on page 8)
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We Need Your Help
The FOCUS Interfaith Food Pantry is now providing a 6-day
supply of groceries to an average of 250 families each month.
The FOCUS Breakfast Program served more than 16,800 meals in
2009. Numbers are higher for these first few months of 2010.
Your contributions help feed hungry families in Albany. Please
help us by giving:
___ $ amount
___ $ amount — In honor of/in memory of (circle one) _____________________
___ Please send me information about volunteering in FOCUS programs.
Name _____________________________________ Phone _________________________________
Address ___________________________________ E-mail ________________________________
Please return to: FOCUS, 275 State Street, Albany Y 12210
Gifts to FOCUS from October 2009 – January 2010
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chael Whiteman, Kenneth & Margaret Wieland, Jacqueline Williams, Mary T. Wison, Nancy Wilson, Lois
Wilson, Charles & Judith Wing, Frances & Gloria
Winn, Sheila & Peter Wrede, Bill & Amy Yates, Pola &
Mark Yolles, Barbara Zaron & Margaret Zettle.
Faith Communities: Delmar Reformed, Beverwyck Ecumenical Worship Community, Emmanuel
Baptist Benevolence, First Presbyterian, First United
Methodist of Delmar, Congregation Beth Emeth, First
Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany, Trinity
United Methodist, Westminster Presbyterian Mission.
Organizations: Capital Area Baptist Association
(CABA), The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation, St. Andrew’s Society, ZIPS, Reliables Bowling
Group, St. Peter’s Health Care Services, SEFCU, State
Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA).
Grateful for: the blessing of our God by Richard &
Peggy Becker; family by Michael Lounsbery; Becca Leet
by Lois Wilson.
In Memory of: Dr. Robert W. Johnson by Nick &
Jeanne Alesandro; Harold J. Bristol by Leslie Bristol;
Kenneth T. Fairfax by Carol Bullard; William Gerling
by June Gerling; Ellen Guernsey & Orvilla Yost by L.
Lee Helsby; Paul Hennessy by Paula Hennessy; Dorotha
Conklin by Wilma Jenssen; Miriam Lounsbery by
Michael Lounsbery; Tom Curtis by James & Margaret
Miller; Frank Martin by Shirley Martin; Mrs. Florence
I N FOCUS
275 State Street
Albany, NY 12210
(George) Slyer by Pam & Jim O’Bryan; Bob Rogers by
Mary Rogers Ryther; my father, Gordon C. Root, by
Christine Root; Emily Creevey, a FOCUS founder, by
Rachel & Dwight Smith; Susan Shpeen by Dianne Symansky, Bert Weinberg, and the Interfaith Food Pantry; Albert Patterson by Lorna McCartan; Maria Kirchhofer Carver & Lewis Carver by Andrea Carver.
In Memory of: Harriet Keith by Gail & Sam Hill, Pat
& Bob Hunziker, Kay & Tom Zolezzi, and Pat Campbell.
In Celebration of: Rev. Deb’s 10 years with FOCUS
by Allan & Mary Jean Tedrow.
In Honor of: Edith Leet by Anonymous; Rev. Jim
Reisner by Linda Becker & John Walcott; Revs. Miriam
& Glenn Leupold by Lewis T. Boxwell; “The Group” by
Gail & Sam Hill; Deb Jameson’s 25th ordination anniversary by Kitt Jackson; Beverly York, Michael Morash,
Judy Smiley & Dorothy Belous by Louise & Don
Jameson; a Red Hat Friend by Fran & Robert Kamp;
Bob & Marion Lamar by Margaret King; My family by
Carolyn Synder Lemmon; FOCUS Breakfast volunteers
and staff by Kathy Linhardt; Talib Alsaifullah by John
Maddaus; Kathy Linhardt’s work with the Breakfast
Program by Colleen Ryan; Dorothy Seeley, the Leitch
Family, & Elizabeth Stein by Harriet Seeley; Louise &
Don Jameson by Pic Belous & Jude Smiley; Our families and friends’ hospitality by Eileen & Glenn Van
Oort; Edith & Ian Leet by Nancy & John O’Leary; a
friend’s birthday by Dave & Elizabeth McMillan.