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 Ministry for 9th through 12th Graders strives to provide activities and ministries that are both cool and 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 students to join us and become a part of our social interactions, small groups, missions, music and drama groups, Reconciliation Council Ministries, and retreats and camps while learning biblical principles for life. Check out our Senior High Calendar for 2008-09!
Bring your friends and join us on our journey!
Senior High Sunday School is held on Sunday mornings from 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. on the fourth floor of the main building. All senior high first meet in Room 420 for refreshments, announcements, joys and concerns, and then break into smaller classes.
Since the interests and needs of youth are so diverse, we offer 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 his or her interests and needs.
Youth are asked to make a commitment to attend a specific class for each session. That commitment is important to the youth and leaders of the class. Facilitators use United Methodist Curriculum in these option-based classes. Each class is designed to help youth in their journey of faith.
Social Interactions
Senior High Youth meet as needed for special service projects and fellowship events on Sunday afternoons or evenings. Regular youth meetings are held on Wednesday evenings. The focus is to have 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 fourth 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. They happen the last Sunday of the month in Room 420 during January through 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 meet once a month for approximately 1 1/2 hours-2 hours and select their own topics to study with their leaders. It will be the highlight of your week!!!
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Missions
BA Senior High Youth and sponsors pause for a group picture in Rio Bravo, Mexico.
Ongoing Mission Projects
Prayer Bears - Bears are shared as an 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. We begin cooking in the Boston Avenue main kitchen in the afternoon and then 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, playing games with children, and helping repackage toiletries.
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Music & Drama Groups
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 a.m. service on Sunday mornings in Room 420.
Chapel Choir - For 7th-12th Graders, the Chapel Choir 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.
BAY (Boston Avenue Youth) Troupe - For senior high students, BAY Troupe meets on Sundays from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. during the fall to enhance drama skills and rehearse to perform a musical production.
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Reconciliation Council Ministries
TEEN TRIALOGUE
Our Annual Youth Interfaith Trialogue Series brings together teens from the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faith traditions for focused discussions on religion. Typically held in late February through early March, 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. More than 40 of our Boston Avenue Youth participate in this special opportunity.
OCCJ's 26th Annual Youth Interfaith Tour, (date TBA)
OCCJ's 2009 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. Please contact Senior High Director Audra Fogle, 699.0130, or visit OCCJ's website for more information.
Many Senior High Youth participate in the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
and parade in Tulsa.
ANYTOWN, OKLAHOMA
Anytown, Oklahoma is held each summer at Camp Takatoka on Lake Ft. Gibson. Anytown promotes self-esteem, good citizenship, and leadership in an atmosphere steeped in rich diversity. Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible for this award-winning, statewide human relations camp. The 2007 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 in the fall may pick up camp registration brochures or contact the OCCJ office for more information by calling 918.583.1361.
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Upcoming Senior High 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. An official Boston Avenue Medical & TransportationRelease form must also be on file for each participant.
We have completed all of our camps for 2008.
Thanks for an awesome summer!
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Available Scholarships for 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-high 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-high and high school years.
Loans are also available from the United Methodist Student Loan Fund. You can also visit www.umyouth.org/scholarships for other possibilities. Senior High Youth Director Audra Fogle would be glad to help you get more information about obtaining U.M.S.L. fund loans.
Please review the above criteria once again. If you qualify, please pick up an application form at the information desk and return it to Audra Fogle 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 in the fall. Moreover, graduating seniors will be given preference over returning students.
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