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F.A.Q.'s

We have discovered that although many different people inquire about Single Focus, there are many questions that are the same. Below we have our list of Frequently Asked Questions.  More questions and answers will be added as necessary.

 

     1. When do you meet?

     2. Where do you meet?

     3. I'm in my mid-thirties, will I fit in?

     4. What is the format on Friday nights?

     5. I have children, can I bring them on Fridays?

     6. Do you have events other than Fridays?

     7. What are the best hamburgers in the world?

     8. Are you sure about that?

     9. I'm married but separated from my spouse, can I attend?

     10. I'm in my mid-forties, will I fit in?

     11. Aren't singles ministries just the "Christian alternative" to a singles bar?

     12. I'm not married but am dating someone, am I single?

     13. I'm in my mid-fifties, will I fit in?

     14. Is there anything funnier than a monkey dressed in a suit riding a bicycle?

     15. I'm in my mid-sixties, will I fit in?

     16. What is the correct spelling of Potato?

     17. I'm in my mid-seventies, will I fit in?

     18. Aren't singles ministries the place where the nerds and lame people hang out?

     19. I'm in my mid-eighties, will I fit in?

     20. Do you encourage/discourage dating?

     21. Quien es mas macho, Mel Gibson o Ricardo Montalban?

     22. I'm in my mid-nineties, will I fit in?

     23. Didn't the Ewoks in Return of the Jedi look like giant teddy-bears?

 

 


 

 

 

 

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1.

When do you meet?
   
We meet Friday nights at 7pm.  We don't meet on the Friday after Thanksgivng, the Friday before Christmas and the Friday before New Year's.
   
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Where do you meet?
 

 

We meet at Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara,

 

1 N. Calle Cesar Chavez, Suite #21

Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3662

 

Check the LOCATION section of this website for maps and directions.

   
Top 3. I'm in my mid-thirties, will I fit in?
 

 

Our ministry is open to anyone that is not married.  The people who come to the ministry cover a broad range of types.  The ages of people range from 30 up into the 70's.  There are people with children, and those without, those who have never been married and those who are divorced or have been widowed.  The diversity of the ministry directly reflects the diversity in the body of Christ.

     
Top 4. What is the format on Friday nights?
   
From 7 to 7:45 pm people arrive and relax from the crazy week.  Sometimes people will bring food  to share as they fellowship about the past week.  About 7:45pm worship starts and continues for about 30 minutes.  After worship come announcements and then a bible study followed by a few more worship songs and prayer if anyone would like it.  We are usually finished by 9:15 pm so that those with children can get them home and into bed.  Fellowship continues around ping-pong, pool, foosball and just plain old eating, drinking coffee and talking until whenever everyone goes home.
     
Top 5. I have children, can I bring them on Fridays?
   
We have child care for children ages 4 and up.  Childcare includes awesome games and fun arts and crafts, but also time for bible study and prayer.  We believe the children are our future and that it is never to early to start teaching them about the Lord.
     
Top 6. Do you have events other than Fridays?
   
Fridays are out main night where we can come together as a group and learn about and grow in the Lord but we do have many other events that happen during the year.  During the summertime we have at least 1 BBQ per month in addition to Dodger games hikes etc.  We have an annual Christmas Party, a New Year's Eve party and the first Saturday in December we have our Annual Singles Conference.  We also have women's luncheons, men's luncheons and many opportunities to come together as a group and to serve others both inside and outside of the body of Christ.
     
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What are the best hamburgers in the world?
   
Tommy's Hamburgers in Los Angeles.  For more details about Tommy's, see our Links section of this website.
     
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Are you sure about that?
   
Yes we are sure, nothing is better than Tommy's
     
Top 9.  I'm married but separated from my spouse, can I attend?
   
Sorry, but no.  If you are still married in the eyes of the law, you are certainly married in the eyes of the Lord.  We would not want to make an unmarried person stumble by giving them the opportunity to "covet their neighbor's wife/husband".  We would also hope that God would work a miracle and you and your spouse would be reconciled.
     
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I'm in my mid-forties, will I fit in?

   
Yup, see the answer to question 3.
     
Top 11.

Aren't singles ministries just the "Christian alternative" to a singles bar?

   

We can't speak for other singles ministries but we can speak for Single Focus.  Our purpose is definitely to hook people up, but to hook them up with Jesus first.  We believe that if a person has a right relationship with Jesus, then God will bring them a spouse in his timing, or God will give them contentment in being single.  We work hard to make our ministry a "safe" place where people, (especially women) can come and worship the Lord without fearing that they are entering a "meat market".

   

 

Top 12.

I'm not married but am dating someone, am I single?

   

Yup!  If you get confused, here is a simple test:

 

   A: Hold up your left hand

   B: Check to see if there is a ring on your ring finger (the one next to your pinky)

   C: There is a ring!  Proceed to step E

   D: There is no ring! Proceed to step F

   E: You are married, feel free to check out our married couples ministry

   F: You are single, feel free to bring your boyfriend/girlfriend by on Friday, we'd love to meet both of you

     
Top 13.

 I'm in my mid-fifties, will I fit in?

   

Yup, see the answer to question 3.

   

 

Top 14.

Is there anything funnier than a monkey dressed in a suit riding a bicycle?

   

Probably, but we have yet to see it!

     
Top 15.

I'm in my mid-sixties, will I fit in?

   
Yup, see the answer to question 3.
     
Top 16.

What is the correct spelling of Potato?

   
Potatoe... Pohtatow... Potayto... Ummmm, we're not quite sure.
     
Top 17.

 I'm in my mid-seventies, will I fit in?

   
Yup, see the answer to question 3.
     
Top 18. Aren't singles ministries the place where the nerds and lame people hang out?
   
No way, we are the coolest people we know, just ask the monkey!
     
Top 19.

I'm in my mid-eighties, will I fit in?

   
Yup, see the answer to question 3.
     
Top 20. Do you encourage/discourage dating?
   
We don't encourage nor discourage dating but desire to focus people on "seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness".  We believe that by seeking a right relationship with the Lord, a person becomes a better future spouse.  We have MANY couples who met through the ministry who are now married.
     
Top 21. Quien es mas macho, Mel Gibson o Ricardo Montalban?
   
Ricardo Montalban es muy macho!
     
Top 22. .I'm in my mid-nineties, will I fit in?
   
Yup, see the answer to question 3.
     
Top 23. Didn't the Ewoks in Return of the Jedi look like giant teddy-bears?
   
Unfortunately yes, we aren't sure what George was thinking!!!
     

 

 

 

Single Focus
1 N. Calle Cesar Chavez, Suite #21, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3662
Phone: 805-448-0380 / Fax: 805-730-1403 

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