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We believe in the Trinity, that God is one, yet God is revealed in three distinct persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe God is the creator of heaven, earth, and everything in it, including you. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God. He came down from heaven, and through the Holy Spirit and a virgin woman named Mary, he became truly human. He was without sin. Yet, he was crucified on a cross to pay the penalty of our sins. Three days after his death and burial Jesus was raised from the dead. He commissioned His followers for ministry, before ascending into heaven. He is now seated at the right hand of God interceding on our behalf and preparing a place in heaven for Christians. We believe Jesus is coming again. We believe the Holy Spirit is active in all creation, leading all to experience God’s love and equipping Christians to live the Christian walk. We believe that the Bible, consisting of the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments, is the infallible Word of God, verbally inspired by God. We believe all preaching must be biblical as the Bible is sufficient for “teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.” (2 Timothy 3:16) The Way of Salvation We believe that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23) We believe that “the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23) We believe that “if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9) We pray that you know Jesus Christ as your Savior and as your Lord. And we invite you to connect with one of our pastors to talk about life, faith, and what it means to be a follower of Christ.

Where: Victory Church, 7700 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74136, USA Dates: Thu, Jul 14 - Sat, Jul 16, 2022 Times: 5pm-10pm on Thursday 10am-10pm on Friday 10am-12pm on Saturday There won't be sleepovers. We will gather all the three days by the main entrance 30 minutes prior to the beginning times listed above. Cost: With a 20+ people group discount, the cost per person is $85 and includes registration + food package. Please click the link to pay online. Once on the SJC online giving site, for "Note (required)" box, please type your youth's name + Youth Conference, i.e.: "Fabio Apolinario Youth Conference” Enrollment: Enrollment deadline is June 30, 2022. Payment can be submitted as late as July 13, 2022. For all youth ages (6th-12th grades) For more, check out victoryyouth.com/conference.

Wednesday, August 3 – Focused Bible Group Week 8

Wednesday, June 1 – Worship at the Pool 6:30pm­-8:30pm, Address: 5126 E 106th St, Tulsa, OK 74137 Thursday, June 2­ – Monday, June 5 Disciple Camp (Middle School) Wednesday, June 8 – Focused Bible Group Week 1 Wednesday, June 15 – Focused Bible Group Week 2 Wednesday, June 22 – Fun Day for Middle School Monday, June 20 ­– Saturday, June 25 Christ in Youth Camp (High School) Wednesday June 29 – Focused Bible Group Week 3

Wednesday, July 6 – Focused Bible Group Week 4 Wednesday, July 13 – Focused Bible Group Week 5 Wednesday, July 20 – Focused Bible Group Week 6 Wednesday, July 27 – Focused Bible Group Week 7

We experience the true presence of God in worship at St. James and we believe that what we experience in church is a model for a daily lifestyle of worship.

We believe that when we pray, we see God move. We hold prayer gatherings daily at St. James and we have witnessed God’s miracles in our midst.

We have great joy in partnering with missionaries around the world and sending teams from St. James on short-term and long-term mission trips. We also join forces with local mission agencies like Restore Hope and Abundant Rain Ministries to help meet the needs in the Tulsa area.

We believe church ought to feel like family. We foster a homey atmosphere which facilitates growth, healing, and genuine relationships.

Pastor Fabio went to many camps throughout his ministry life. No other camp is as great as Christ in Youth in Glorieta, NM. The level of excellence in organization added to the quality of speakers, worship experience, and campground make Christ in Youth Glorieta the top-one camp available out there. Who can go to CIY? All students finishing 8th grade, all the way through students finishing 12th grade. The cost for camp is $400 per youth. 1st payment - February 1st, 2023 - $100 deposit to reserve spot (non-refundable) 2nd payment - March 1st, 2023 - $100 deposit due 3rd payment - April 1st, 2023 - $100 deposit due 4th payment - May 1st, 2023 - $100 deposit due JUNE 23, 2023 5:00 AM - The youth will gather by the church's West parking lot to load the van 5:30 AM - The van will leave the church 4:00 PM - ETA at CIY Camp (11 NM-50, Glorieta, NM 87535, USA) JUNE 27, 2023 5:00 PM - The van will leave camp towards the hotel 10:00 PM - ETA at Best Western Plus Shamrock Inn & Suites (1802 N Main St, Shamrock, TX 79079) JUNE 28, 2023 8:00 AM - The van will leave the hotel towards SJC 12:00 PM - Parents pick-up at the church's West parking lot For food on the road, it is encouraged that the youth bring $50 with them, to be managed by them, to eat breakfast and lunch on June 23, 2023, and dinner on June 27, 2023. Breakfast will be provided by the hotel on June 28, 2023. A sample of the schedule and a packing list is available at www.sjc.church/camp. For more info, please contact Pastor Fabio Apolinario at fabio@stjamestulsa.org.

Thu, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 4, 2023 Camp Heart O' Hills, 23122 E Salvation Rd, Welling, OK 74471, USA The cost for camp is $150 per youth, and we have put together a payment plan for you to pay it ahead of time without any burden: 1st payment - February 1st, 2023 - $40 deposit to reserve spot (non-refundable) 2nd payment - March 1st, 2023 - $40 deposit due. 3rd payment - April 1st, 2023 - $40 deposit due 4th payment - May 1st, 2023 - $30 deposit due. In an amazing campground, Disciple is a powerful summer camp for middle schoolers. The fun experience added to the spiritual pursuit through small groups, biblical messages, and worship is a perfect combination for the youth to desire more for the things of God. You will need to fill out two forms, one for Disciple Camp, and one for SJC. To fill out the form for SJC scroll down. To fill out the form for Disciple, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduxUKJKRRYXs7zX_hdmu607Q4CxNqmIyvTE2vQkLknZGQcVA/viewform?usp=sf_link. Who can go to Disciple? All students come from Children’s ministry (finishing 5th grade), all the way through students finishing 8th grade. JUNE 1, 2023 1:30 PM - The youth will gather by the church's West parking lot to load the van 1:30 PM - The van will leave the church 3:00 PM - ETA at Disciple Camp JUNE 4, 2023 4:00 PM - The van will leave camp 6:00 PM - Parents pick-up at the church's West parking lot A sample of the schedule and a packing list is available at www.sjc.church/camp. For more info, please contact Pastor Fabio Apolinario at fabio@stjamestulsa.org.

In the love month we will be reminded of what the Bible teaches us about true love. 1 John 4:19 says that “we love because He first loved us.” With the understanding that everyone needs to know how much God loves us, we will encourage the youth to tell their friends about God’s love. We will celebrate God’s love at the Winter Jam on February 12. For more information about Winter Jam, click here. Feb 2 – Love Wins Worship Service Feb 9 – Love Wins Worship Service Feb 16 – Love Wins Worship Service Feb 23 – Love Wins Worship Service Special Event: Winter Jam Christian Bands Festival February 12, 2022. $35 per ticket. Make your payment here by selecting “All Other Designated Giving.” Location: BOK Center – 200 S Denver Tulsa, OK 74103 United States. Time: Gathering at 3:15pm at the BOK Center. For more information, email pastor Fabio at fabio@stjamestulsa.org.

The series “Finishing Strong” is one that Pastor Fabio Apolinario has been preaching (in different fashions) every year. After all, youth tend to get overwhelmed in the last few weeks of class. We will dive in the Scriptures to see men and women of God who persevered and finished strong. We will also get ready for Summer Break. By the way, have you registered your youth for Summer Camp 2022? Here is the link. May 4 – Finishing Strong Worship Service May 11 – Finishing Strong Worship Service May 18 – Garage Sale Set-up May 25 – Finishing Strong Worship Service Special Event: Youth Garage Sale Set-up: May 16-18, 2022; 5pm­-9pm. Sales: May 19-20, 2022; 8am­­-3pm. May 21, 2022; 8-12pm. Location: St. James Dining Hall. For more information, email pastor Fabio at fabio@stjamestulsa.org.

St. James Church has a heart for missions, and we want to give the youth the chance to serve our very community in Tulsa with one mission day. It is a great opportunity for the youth to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Mar 2 – Ash Wednesday Service Mar 9 – Big Enough to Serve Worship Service SPRING BREAK: Mar 12 – Serve at the Abundant Rain Mar 15 – 6pm-9pm, there will be a JUNIOR HIGH students hangout at the youth area. We will have good food, we will play games, and we will fill out some eggs for Easter egg hunt. Mar 16 – Sky Zone Trampoline Park (6pm-8:30pm). We will meet at 8306 E 61st St, Tulsa, OK 74133. Costs are covered and we only ask them to bring money if they want to buy extra drinks or snacks. Pizza and a drink will be provided. Mar 17 – 6pm-9pm, there will be a SENIOR HIGH students hangout, also at the youth area. We will have a great game night with great food. Mar 23 – Big Enough to Serve Worship Service Mar 30 – Big Enough to Serve Worship Service

If you don’t know whose you are, you don’t know who you are. Knowing that He is the source of life is crucial for us to root ourselves in Christ. In a four-week series, SJC Youth will learn who they are in Christ and how this changes their lives. Marialicia Coates is the pastor of small groups at Victory Christian Center and the Director of “We Are Beautiful” ministries. She is our guest to lead one session with the girls, and to teach the girls how their identity in Christ strengthens their faith in Him. Kellen Cowen owns NeWave Solutions and is the Director of Band of Brothers Ministries in Tulsa. Both Marialicia and Kellen have years of experience leading people to their true identity in Christ and helping people understand what it means to be a man and a woman of God. Jan 5 – Identity in Christ Worship Service Jan 12 – Identity in Christ Worship Service Jan 19 – Identity in Christ CONFERENCE (Kellen Cowen & Marialicia Coates) Jan 26 – Identity in Christ Worship Service

April 1st is also known as April fools’ day. That is the day when you “can lie all you want.” We serve a God who gave Himself to die for you and for me so that we could know the ultimate truth. He is not a God of lies. The virgin birth was real. The resurrection was real. He is real! No lies come with Him! The truth is that He is Risen and we celebrate His victory! Just as He was, we were brought back to life in the power of the Holy Spirit. We will celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and ours in April. Apr 6 – The Truth Month Worship Service Apr 13 – 16 Holy Week: • Apr 13 - No Youth Service • Apr 14 - Maundy Thursday Youth Prep Rally 6pm (food, drinks, and youth hangout at Youth Area) Maundy Thursday Service 7pm • Apr 15 - Good Friday Youth Prep Rally 6pm (food, drinks, and youth hangout at Youth Area) Good Friday Service 7pm • Apr 16 - Easter Egg Hunt - 2pm-4pm Youth volunteers arrival time: 1pm • Apr 17 - Easter Sunday 9:45am - Bible Study 11:05am - Youth Attends Easter Service Apr 20 – The Truth Month Worship Service Apr 27 – The Truth Month Worship Service

Supervisor: Youth Pastor Job Summary The Youth Ministry Assistant will work closely with the youth pastor to plan and execute various youth programs and events, with a focus on teaching, mentoring, and counseling the youth. The person will be working with teenagers (6th through 12th graders). Qualifications 1. A minimum of two years of experience in youth ministry. 2. A degree or ongoing studies in biblical studies or a related field. 3. Strong understanding of orthodox teachings of the Bible. 4. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills. 5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 6. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 7. Passion for working with teenagers and helping them grow in their faith. 8. Musical skills for worship are desirable and preferred. Work Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week. Required presence on Wednesday nights from 5:45 PM to 9 PM and on Sundays from 9:30 AM to 11 AM. Remaining hours will be directed to planning, preparation, and extracurricular activities with students. Responsibilities and Duties: 1. Assist the Youth Pastor in fulfilling his responsibilities in the following areas: A. Collaborate, plan, and execute the program including Sunday School teaching, youth service, evangelistic events, summer camps, and mission trips. B. Teach classes on Sunday mornings from 9:45 – 10:45 AM. C. Assist in organizing and coordinating special events both on campus and offsite. D. Attend extracurricular activities of the assigned youth. E. Maintain communication with parents/guardians, including sending weekly reminders and updates about the youth ministry calendar. F. Maintain accurate attendance records and connect with new visitors. G. Assist with the development and implementation of a discipleship program for the youth. H. Utilize social media platforms to engage with the youth, as designated. I. Coordinate communication and collaborate with parents/guardians, as assigned. J. Maintain a consistent presence on Wednesday nights from 5:45 PM to 9 PM and on Sundays from 9:30 AM to 11 AM. 2. Be involved in the life of the church through worship service and other activities. 3. Perform other tasks, as assigned.