Hey Youth – Check out what’s going on this month!
Volunteers Needed for Operation Christmas Child Packing Party:  (Sign Up Now)
Volunteers are needed Saturday, Nov 16 to setup for the OCC Packing Party.  Setup is conveniently scheduled during Christmas Program practice.  Volunteers are also needed on the day of the Packing Party on Sunday, Nov 17.  The jobs are easy and the shifts are short so that you will also have time to pack a box and attend worship.        Click here to see where you can help out.
Buy Concessions from our Youth at the FargoDome:  (Nov 16)

The youth will be selling concessions at the FargoDome as a fundraiser to go to various youth events and also the National Youth Gathering in 2022.  Upcoming dates include: (November 16).  If you are at an event at the FargoDome on that day, please look for our stand and purchase your concessions from the BSLC Youth.

Operation Christmas Child Collections:  (Nov 17 ~ Donate Now)

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party will be on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 9:30 am – 1 pm.  Everyone is welcome!  This is a family/all member, open house style event.  Our goal is to pack 100 shoe box gifts!

Between now and Nov 17, bring your donations to the church and place them in the collection box in the narthex.   A list of specific items to donate is located on the collection box in the narthex or visit their website at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ/. 
Remember: No liquids, glass items, candy, gum toothpaste, medicine or war-related items.
 
Also, donations toward our shipping costs will be taken until Nov. 17.  At the suggested donation of $9 a box for shipping, it will cost $900 to ship 100 boxes.  If you would like to donate, put your cash or check, written to “Samaritan’s Purse,” in an envelope marked “OCC” and place it in the offering plate.
Decorate the Church for Christmas:  (Nov 30)
Save the Date:  You are invited to help decorate the church for the Christmas season on Saturday, November 30 from 9 am – noon.  Come for awhile or stay until it’s done!  It’s always a joyous time for all!
BSLC Youth Working the Dome:

Thinking about going to the National Youth Gathering in 2022, future BSLC mission or youth trips? All Beautiful Savior youth age 13 and older can help work various events at the Fargo Dome to earn money for youth activities at BSLC.  Visit with Pastor Brian for more information.

Youth Group for Grades 6-8:  (Wednesdays)

All youth in grades 6-8, plan on joining us each Wednesday from 7:30-9 pm for (spiritual and physical) food, fun and fellowship.  Hope to see you all there!

Youth Group for Grades 9-12:  (Sundays)
All youth in grades 9-12, plan on joining us each Sunday from 5-7 pm for (spiritual and physical) food, fun and fellowship.  Hope to see you all there!
Crossfire Youth Praise Band:  (Sundays Sept-May)
Our youth praise band is in need of you!  Crossfire is for any students in grades 6-12 who love to sing and/or play an instrument.  Practices are usually on Sunday evenings from
7-8 pm.  If you have questions, call Ramsey Dahl at 866-5403 or come to the church on Sunday evening at 7 pm. 
Confirmation Classes:
As a part of our education ministry, BSLC offers confirmation classes for students in seventh through ninth grades.  If you have a child in one of those grades, please have them join us beginning Wednesday, September 4 at 6:15 pm.
Facebook Group Page for Youth and Parents:
The Beautiful Savior Youth have a Facebook Group Page to help keep parents and youth informed on all plans, events and fundraisers.  Please “Join” our page.  You can find our page by searching for “BSLC, Fargo Youth” and then click on the “Groups” tab.  If you are having trouble locating our page, you can also click on the following link:  Youth Facebook Group
Instagram page for Youth and Parents:
Youth and Parents:  Keep informed on events, activities and fundraisers, follow the “BSLC Fargo Youth” Instagram page!
Confirmation Picture Display:
Our Confirmation picture display is finally complete.  However, if you have a good copy of any of the years that are printed as a 5×7 (not 8×10), please send the digital image to the church office – or bring in a printed version and we can scan it in and get an 8×10 made.   Thank you to everyone who brought in class photos to help fill in our new Class Picture Display.
Harlan and Esther Wallum Scholarship Fund: 
Are you thinking about where you or your children may go for college?  Consider one of our LCMS universities.  Grants are available to assist youth and adults who wish to begin or continue their education from an LCMS university or seminary.  Applications are available in the church office.
National Youth Gathering Update:  (posted July 25)
Ten youth, two adult leaders and Pastor Brian went to the National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis. They had a great time learning more about our Real. Present. God.  The youth enjoyed hearing the speakers at the gathering speaking on topics of their own interest.  They also enjoyed the mass event at night when more than 21,000 people gathered together to sing praises. Perhaps a tiny little glimpse of what will be in-store for us when we all get to sing together in heaven. Thank you for praying for us on our trip. 
Do you have Pictures from Church Events?
If you have pictures from church events and are willing to share them, please let the office know.  You just never know where we might use them…  Thanks!