Fellowship of Christian Anglers Society
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FOCAS is a 501c3 Charitable Org. in Central IL. We use fishing to spread the gospel. We also enjoy fellowship practicing the one another's described in scripture.
In 2018 FOCAS received its 501c3 Non-Profit Religious Organization led by the Board of Directors. We invest in our local community by coming alongside others to take individuals with disabilities fishing, getting our next generation youth excited about Jesus and the sport of fishing. If you would like to become affiliated with Fellowship of Christian Anglers Society please send us an email. Our Cu
Inspire a kid. Take them fishing. Teach them about the Great Outdoors and what God has given us. Nature is beautiful.Pass it on.
05/23/2024
A long time friend of FOCAS and Camp Big Sky. Prayers go out to the family!
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05/14/2024
Hoping to see lots of smiles this Saturday at the Annual Camp Big Sky fishing tournament. 😀😎
We were awarded the Jim Curtis Award from Camp Big Sky this year. Thanks to all of our members that make this happen every year. Many smiling faces yesterday.
03/31/2024
He has Risen indeed! Happy Easter everyone. 😎
03/31/2024
03/16/2024
Hank Parker
03/09/2024
3 of our past and present Board Members attending a local men's outdoors outreach ministry. 2018 Flashback photo.
02/23/2024
You can easily pay your Membership Dues online by clicking on the link below.
Dyes are $40 donation plus $2.50 online Fee. - Fellowship of Christian Anglers Society description
01/01/2024
FOCAS 2024 Tournament Schedule.
12/17/2023
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Jimmy's insights on Faith and Family are a great way to start your day as a Daily Devotional for men or a daily devotional for women too. He relates Christian principles in a simple way using his knowledge of fishing and career as a professional angler to be a light for Christ and share GOD's message of love, hope, and kindness. Jimmy admits his faults and misgivings and helps you learn how to be a better Christian drawing experience from his own mistakes. Jimmy makes understanding Christian values so easy that it makes Catch of the Day a great Daily Devotional for Youth as well.
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04/23/2023
04/22/2023
Sangchris Tournament Results.
Fellowship of Christian Anglers Society
Happy Easter from your friends at Focas. 😎
Did you know...
Focas has been meeting regularly (at least monthly) since 1992 right in the heart of Illinois. Fellowship of Christian Anglers Society has been reaching men for Christ for over 30 years! Real men of Christ discipling..aka... fishing for men...well Largemouth BASS too🙂. Our vision this year is focusing on the "One Another's" described in scripture.
God Bless and tight lines out there as well.
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03/30/2023
Coming very soon....
03/26/2023
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03/08/2023
First tournament is right around the corner.
Forgetful Anglers List:
Fishing License
Wheel bearings greased
Lights working
Uncle Sam gets his 💰 Trailer stickers, boat stickers, tire stickers...just kidding on the tire stickers..:)
Safety gear check
New gas
Batteries good to go
And...lots more this forgetful angler is now realizing.
Tight lines!
This year's schedule is now locked in. See you all on the water soon.
Saturday, March 4th. 7:00 am. is our next membership meeting. Hope to see you all there to hear my story. God Bless.
02/05/2023
Good morning!
Pro Tip #4
EGO Fishing - Designed for the Savvy Angler
02/01/2023
Lowe Boats owners. If you have this part on your boat make sure it's not spraying or dripping gas. I found my boat in storage full of gas. When this part fails it keeps building pressure and all fuel leaks out into your boat. I had 7 to 9 gallons of gas to bail out of my boat and was smoking a cigarette when I noticed. So, I informed Lowe and they are not taking me seriously and refuse to do anything. My electronics were submerged in fuel. Could have burnt down my garage with me in it. Been a loyal Lowe customer until today. Be careful out there on the water.
Your President,
Joe Beeney
01/07/2023
This year's schedule is now locked in. See you all on the water soon.
11/06/2022
2022 End of the Year Banquet.
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Our History
FOCAS was founded in 1983 by a handful of Christian fisherman who desired to worship and serve as disciples of Christ. Among this group was Jimmy Houston, Chris Houston, Hank Parker, Homer Circle, Al Lindner, Ray Scott and others. They wanted the ministry to serve as a bond between all fishermen. A ministry that would use the sport of fishing as a tool to make sport fishermen into fishers of men. FOCAS meetings and devotionals are typically conducted by the Pros at the professional BASS events.
The early vision of the charter members was to use the sport of fishing as common ground to witness to unchurched and strengthen the Christian walk and witness of the churched. To maintain and communicate this vision, this mission statement of FOCAS was adopted.
Teaching kids and parents to fish, emphasizing Christian values.
Homer Circle, fishing editor of Sports Afield magazine, developed the name, Fellowship of Christian Anglers Society, and coined the acronym FOCAS. The organization started in Cookson, OK.
The Illinois Valley Chapter of FOCAS was started in 1991 by Gary Newton and remained in operation until the end of 2017 until news that the national organization was no longer in operation.
In January of 2018, Fellowship of Christian Anglers Society was incorporated in Illinois and was recognized by the IRS as a 501c3 religious charitable organization.
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