The high school years are ones of change as young people begin to make more of their own choices and life paths. Boston Avenue's Senior High Youth (9th-12th Grades) strives to provide activities and ministries that are cool and also life changing, in positive ways. Our goal is to provide a place for you to learn of God's great love for you, to share this love with others and to find your purpose in life.
We invite high school age students to join us and become a part of our social interactions, small groups , missions, music and drama groups, Reconciliation Council Ministries, outings, retreats and camps while learning biblical principles for life. Bring your friends and join us on our journey!
Please access the following link to view all the details!
Senior High Sunday School is held on Sunday mornings from 9:40 to 10:40 am on the fourth floor of our main building. All senior high meet in Room 420 for refreshments, announcements and joys and concerns then break into smaller classes.
Your interests and needs are diverse so we offer you a choice of classes at 9:40 a.m. Class sizes are limited so first choices are not always available but we make every effort to work with each youth to get the class that best suits their interests and needs.
Youth are asked to make a commitment to attend a specific class for each session. The commitment is important to the youth and leaders of the class. Facilitators use our United Methodist Curriculum in these option based classes. Each class is designed to help youth in their journey of faith.
Social Interactions
Senior High meet as scheduled for special service projects and fellowship events on Sunday afternoons or evenings. Regular youth meetings are held on Wednesday evenings. The focus is on having fun while encouraging genuine caring and Christian fellowship. Genuine fellowship includes sharing the LOVE and GRACE of God with each other.
DTBA (Downtown Boston Avenue or
Dare To Be Alive in Christ)
A midweek faith break that meets Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:00 p.m. On the 4th floor.
Life is a journey! Come and be a part of a community that shares your struggles and celebrates your victories! Each week we will have a time for fellowship but will focus on helping you grow and be challenged in your relationship with God!
Life After High School Lunches
Lunches primarily for parents and upperclassmen focusing on the opportunities and challenges for students beyond high school. Meet the last Sunday of the month in 420. January -April. Reservations for lunch will be required in advance. Non-Boston Avenue youth and families are always welcome. Contact Audra Fogle, Senior High Youth Director, at 699.0130 for more information.
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Senior High Small Groups
Imagine laughing and talking about your week while working on a beaded necklace. Or, playing a full throttle game of basketball and then sitting down with your Christian brothers to talk about where your faith was challenged during the week. Maybe you are looking for a group to engage in a serious Bible study? Groups will meet once a month for approximately 1 1/2 hours-2 hours. Groups will select their own topics to study with their leaders. It will be the highlight of your week!!!
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Missions
Oklahoma Conference Rio Bravo Page
BA Senior High youth and sponsors pause for a group picture in Rio Bravo, Mexico.
Ongoing Mission Projects
Prayer Bears- Bears are shared as a outreach of Christ's love and support of Boston Avenue to those in need of a special hug. New stuffed animals can be donated at any time.
Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless- Our youth serve the evening meal for the people at the Day Center for the Homeless several times each year. The dates for the Summer 2008 serving will be June 25th. We will begin cooking in the Boston Avenue main kitchen that afternoon, and will serve the meal at 5:00.
Serving at the Day Center is an opportunity to stay connected to people in need here in our local community. Other opportunities for service at the Day Center include: working in the clothing room, serving daytime snacks, games with children and helping repackage toiletries.
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Music Team
Our music team has a wide variety of experience levels and talents. We welcome your gifts or enthusiasm for music! Come and try us out! If you would like to be a part of the team we ask that you will make a commitment to come to practice regularly so we can lead to the best of our ability!
Students lead the opening session on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:00 and play occasionally for DTBA on Wednesday evenings. Group practice is often held during the 11:00 am service on Sunday mornings in Room 420.
Chapel Choir for 7th - 12th graders rehearses from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday during the school year. This choir provides musical leadership for the 8:30 a.m. worship service every Sunday, and tours annually.
B.A.Y. Troupe (Boston Avenue Youth) for senior high students meets on Sundays, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. to enhance drama skills and rehearse to perform a musical production.
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Reconciliation Council Ministries
TEEN TRIALOGUE
Our 15th Annual Youth Interfaith Trialogue Series, bringing together teens from the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faith traditions for focused discussions on religion, was held in February and early March, 2008. The Teen Trialogue series provides an opportunity for high school students from the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faith traditions to meet in consecutive sessions to learn about other religions. In the process, participants strengthen their own faiths and develop new friendships. Each of the sessions focuses on a specific topic. Over 40 of our Boston Avenue Youth participated this spring.
2007 OCCJ’s 24th Annual Youth Interfaith Tour
“OPERATION UNDERSTANDING”
OCCJ's 24th annual youth Interfaith Tour will again bring together middle and high school students and others to visit various houses of worship and learn about faith traditions. The next Youth Interfaith Tour is set for Sunday, April 6, 2008. Contact Audra Fogle for more information.
Link to OCCJ at http://www.occjok.com/ourwork.asp if you want any more information.
Many Senior High youth participate in the annual Martin Luther
King Celebration in Tulsa.
ANYTOWN, OKLAHOMA
Our fourteenth annual Anytown, Oklahoma will be held this summer at Camp Takatoka on Lake Ft. Gibson. Anytown promotes self-esteem, good citizenship, and leadership in an atmosphere steeped in rich diversity. Incoming sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible for this award-winning, statewide human relations camp. Last year’s camp, the largest in several years, hosted 57 incoming high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from high schools that included Broken Arrow, Booker T. Washington, Central, East Central, Edison, Edmond, Idabel, Jenks, Memorial, Peace Academy, Rogers, Sand Springs, Stillwater, TSST, Union, and Webster.
Anytown consistently ranks as a preeminent human relations experience, often characterized as a "life-changing" opportunity. The camp has made a difference in the lives of more than 500 teens since its inception in 1994. Interested high school students who will be sophomores, juniors or seniors during the 2008 - 2009 academic year are eligible for the 2008 camp, and may pick up current registration brochures or contact the OCCJ office for more information by calling 918.583.1361.
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Senior High Youth (9-12th Grades) Camps & Activities
Please register for camps through the church, instead of through the conference, as it will affect your cost. Boston Avenue will pay half of one of these camps for you. LIT credit can be used but must be requested. . All registrations must be fully completed and returned to Debbie Aycock in order to be enrolled in your camp selections.
Tulsa District Senior High Camp
June 29-July 3, 2008 — For students 9th-12th grades at Camp Egan; We will enjoy river hikes, swimming, singing, volleyball, small group discussions, hands-on spiritual growth, crafts, and a variety of fun activities. Awesome worship included! Registration forms are available in the education office.
C.Y.M.E. Camp
June 22-27, 2008 — For students entering the 9th grade - graduated seniors at Cross Point Camp; This camp is serious business with non-stop intensity and excitement. It will push you to the limits of Christian community, leadership skills, discipleship, peer ministry and hearing your call in Christ. In addition to the ropes course, we will also be learning how to rappel. Eligible youth for C.Y.M.E. may be local church youth leaders/officers, C.Y.M.E. youth members (Conference Council on Youth Ministries), District youth leaders/officers, youth members of District or Conference Design Teams. Requires that youth be pastor or youth worker recommended. Ask Audra for more details.
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7th – 12th Youth Force 2008 OKC
June 24-27 — For youth 7th-Graduated Seniors at Oklahoma City (housing at Oklahoma City University); Whether it’s giving a home a new coat of paint, fixing a leaky faucet, or sharing the love of Jesus with elderly and disadvantaged families in our state, youth and adults will be united in mission this summer at Youth Force. An active, hands-on experience, Youth Force is Oklahoma’s premier mission event for teens. Registration fee includes all meals, lodging for Sunday evening through Friday morning, project supplies and expenses, recreation, worship, training materials and a Youth Force t-shirt. Registrations are processed in a first come, first served basis and spots will fill quickly.
7th – 12th Youth Force 2008 Tulsa - New!
June 15-20 , 2008 Whether it’s giving a home a new coat of paint, fixing a leaky faucet, or sharing the love of Jesus with elderly and disadvantaged families in our state, youth and adults will be united in mission this summer at Youth Force. An active, hands-on experience, Youth Force is Oklahoma’s premier mission event for teens. Registration fee includes all meals, lodging for Sunday evening through Friday morning, project supplies and expenses, recreation, worship, training materials and a Youth Force t-shirt. Registrations are processed in a first come, first served basis and spots will fill quickly.
Sr Hi Trek Camp
July 18-26, 2008 — For 9th grade - graduating seniors; This nine day/eight night trek is different from any you will EVER attend. There are no buildings or cabins to sleep in. On this trek we will live on the trail in shelters and or backpacking tents we put up ourselves. We cook with camp fires and portable backpacking stoves.
Anytown, Oklahoma 2008
July 27 - August 2, 2008 at Camp Takatoka near Lake Ft. Gibson; Anytown promotes self-esteem, good citizenship, and leadership in an atmosphere steeped in rich diversity. Incoming sophomores, juniors, and seniors are elibilble for this award-winning, statewide human relations camp. Contact the OCCJ office for additional information by calling 583.1361.
The Great Unknown – A Mystery Mission Camp
August 4-6 for Rising 7 th grade-Graduated Seniors. You never know where sharing the love of God may take you. Each day brings new opportunities. Pack your bags and come and live at Boston Avenue for a few days. You never know what each day will bring or where we might go to live out the gospel. During this camp you will participate in hands-on missions that make a difference in the Tulsa community. Each evening we will celebrate the day with fun activities and late night festivities! Living together at the church will make new friends and grow closer together as a Boston Avenue family.
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Scholarships Available for
Boston Avenue Seniors
Application Form
The B. V. and Mary Jane McMillan Scholarship Fund supports students who attend Oklahoma City University. Preference is given to deserving active youth members of Boston Avenue Church.
The Enmeier Scholarship Fund supports students who are entering the ministry of the United Methodist Church. Dr. Biggs chooses the recipient and preference is given to students from the Tulsa area.
The Ken and Myra Noteboom Scholarship Fund supports deserving active students who need economic support. The Susan Barnum Committee nominates recipients.
The Charles Ward Scholarship Fund supports graduating seniors with need and ability. Preference is given to youth members active in youth and church activities throughout their mid school and high school years.
The Allison Biggs Scholarship Fund supports students with need and ability. Preference is given to youth members of Sunday School and U.M.Y.F. who have been active throughout their high school years.
The Edna Williamson Scholarship Fund supports graduating seniors with need and ability. Preference is given to youth members active in youth and church activities throughout their mid school and high school years.
Loans are also available from the United Methodist Student Loan Fund. Also, visit www.umyouth.org/scholarships for other possibilities. I would be glad to help you get more information about obtaining U.M.S.L. fund loans.
Please review again the above criteria. If you qualify, pick up an application form at the information desk and return it to me no later than April 15. We are eager to award these gifts and support your higher education. These funds have been given to the church by committed persons to honor and appreciate your commitments to church membership. Scholarships will be awarded to members of Boston Avenue Church who are enrolled in a college or university for the fall of 2007. Moreover, graduating seniors will be given preference over returning students.
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Senior High Youth activities and events are about fellowship, faith and fun!