Responsibility of the Elderly (2 Cor. 4:16) –The Church Needs Your Wisdom Wisdom of God’s Word (Josh. 14:6) Wisdom of God’s Providence (Josh. 14:10, 12)

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Responsibility of the Elderly (2 Cor. 4:16) –The Church Needs Your Wisdom Wisdom of God’s Word (Josh. 14:6) Wisdom of God’s Providence (Josh. 14:10, 12) Wisdom of Godly Living (Tit. 2:2-8) –The Church Needs Your Words Words of Kindness (Prov. 31:26) Words of Encouragement (1 Thess. 5:11, 14) Words of Godly Counsel (Tit. 2:3b-5)

Responsibility of the Elderly (2 Cor. 4:16) –The Church Needs Your Example Example of Faith (Josh. 14:10, 12) Example of Obedience (Josh. 14:8, 9, 14) Example of Resilience (Josh. 14:11) Example of Determination (Josh. 14:12) Example of Proper Priorities (Josh. 14:6-12) Example of Biblical Morality & Godliness (Tit. 2:2-7) –The Church Needs Your Presence Presence in Worship and Bible Classes Presence in Our Lives & in Our Homes

Responsibility Toward the Elderly –The Church Needs to Show Honor & Respect (1 Tim. 5:1-2; Lev. 19:32; 2 Kgs. 2:23-24) –The Church Needs to Show Appreciation & Gratitude (1 Thess. 1:2-3) –The Church Needs to Provide Help (Gal. 6:10; 1 Tim. 5:3-16; Jas. 1:27) –The Church Needs to Love Them, Pray for Them, Know Them, Listen to Them, Use Them, etc.

Who believe Jesus is God’s Son – Acts 16:31 Who repent of their sins and turn to God – Acts 3:19 Who confess their faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9-10 Who are immersed into Christ – 1 Corinthians 12:13 –That their sins may be forgiven – Acts 2:38 –That they may be added to the church – Acts 2:47 –That they may be registered in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Who live and serve faithfully until death – Rev. 2:10 God Is Seeking Lifetime Servants in the Church