Youth Group (6th–12th Grade)

The youth held a Variety/Talent Show with an ice cream social on Friday, August 16, 2024, open to all ages, as a National Youth Gathering fundraiser. The fun evening of shared talents drew a strong turnout and raised $415.

Concordia's annual youth Chili Cook-off was held February 25, 2024 after the 11:00 service, with $1-ticket voting. It drew 12 entries and earned $583 toward the 2025 National Youth Gathering; the Radeks' venison chili took first, Sylvia Shives second, and Larry and Katy Hector third.

The youth held a Spaghetti Supper and Karaoke Night fundraiser on March 22, 2024, with a 50/50 raffle and a $250 Thrivent grant covering food costs. The event was a success, raising close to $900 for the Youth Gathering fund.

The youth group held its first Bowl-a-Thon fundraiser on January 21, 2024 at Seven-Ten Bowling Alley, with sponsors pledging per pin or a flat rate. The event collected pledges totaling $1,529.80 toward the 2025 National Youth Gathering.

The youth's craft and bake sale of hand-crafted pinecone Christmas ornaments, bird seed holders, and baked goods earned $531 toward the 2025 National Youth Gathering, with thanks to Judy Robinson for helping make the items.

The youth group (6th-12th grade) held an overnight lock-in at the church December 15-16, 2023, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 am, with games, a Bible study, and bonding.

Mr. Tim and the youth hosted their first Chair Basketball Tournament on November 19, 2023, with teams of five at $20 per player and a hot dog meal. It drew eight teams and raised a bit over $800 for the 2025 National Youth Gathering fund, with the Community Cats defeating the Luther's Youthers in the playoff.

The Concordia youth held a bake sale across the weekend and a car wash after the Sunday 11:00 service, accepting free-will donations. The fundraiser raised $823.50 to fund youth and young adult activities.