Presented by the National Lutheran Association on Scouting formed by and responsible to the youth ministry departments of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America [ELCA] and The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod [LCMS].)

The Award is given to acknowledge distinguished volunteer service by adults in ministry to young people.Scott was nominated due to his work with the Cub scouts of Pack 414, which meets at Grace, as well as his service as a SONday School teacher, organizer of CROP Walks forYyouth and his world service through Global Health Ministries.

A Servant of Youth recipient must meet the following:

1. Be an active member of a Lutheran congregation OR be an active member of another Christian congregation who serves Lutheran young people through a civic youth agency affiliated with a Lutheran congregation.

2. Have a minimum of five years of service to the church.

3. Have a minimum of five years of service to one or more civic youth agencies

4. Be one whose Christian lifestyle is a model for young people.

5. Encourage young people to participate in the spiritual growth opportunities in their congregations.

6. Promote the religious growth programs to young people.

7. Recruit adult volunteers, especially Lutherans, to give leadership to civic youth agency programs.

8. Be fully trained in his/her area of responsibility.

9. Reflect one’s Christian faith and the position of his/her church body in discussions and meetings of the civic youth agency at every level at which he/she is involved.

CONGRATULATIONS SCOTT!

In the picture, Scott’s brother Rich Lien, is placing the medal around his neck as a part of the ceremony at the close of the awards and advancement event of Pack 414. Rich is a previous recipient of the award.