67% don’t have any friends under 30 who visit them. Over 65s Help The Aged/The Guardian % feel left behind by modern life. 11% see their grandchildren less than twice a year 11% spent last Christmas on their own. 9% of those living alone often go for six months without seeing a relative

What does a Christian look like? What is the mark of a true Christian?

The mark of a true Christian James 1 19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because our anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

The mark of a true Christian James 1 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Those who listen to the word but do not do what it says are like people who look at their faces in a mirror 24 and, after looking at themselves, go away and immediately forget what they look like. 25 But those who look intently into the perfect law that gives freedom and continue in it—not forgetting what they have heard but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.

The mark of a true Christian James 1 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Those who listen to the word but do not do what it says are like people who look at their faces in a mirror 24 and, after looking at themselves, go away and immediately forget what they look like. 25 But those who look intently into the perfect law that gives freedom and continue in it— not forgetting what they have heard but doing it —they will be blessed in what they do.

James 1 26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. The mark of a true Christian

“Know who you are” “Recognise and resist wrong ideas” “Guidance of homosexuality” “Encourage Prayer” “Fight the battle” “God wants all to be saved” “Character of a leader” “The Value of Women” “Godliness from Jesus” “Overcoming fear in faith” “Setting an example” Scripture and gifting “Care for other generations”

1 Timothy 1 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Saviour and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Paul - Apostle - messenger of God breaking new ground message of Grace, Mercy and Peace with God

1 Timothy 1 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Saviour and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Paul - Apostle - messenger of God breaking new ground message of Grace, Mercy and Peace with God Timothy -Church leader in Ephesus Mixed race and faith background Young Mentored by Paul

1 Timothy 5 1 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father Exhorting not rebuking harshly: Not just for older people Care for different generations But particularly, because it won’t work with the older folks

1 Timothy 5 1 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father Exhorting not rebuking harshly: Recognition of fault Care for different generations Not turning a blind eye

1 Timothy 5 1 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father Exhorting not rebuking harshly: Recognition of fault Encouragement not rejection Care for different generations Your useless This is good, but can we do it better x

1 Timothy 5 1 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father Exhorting not rebuking harshly: Recognition of fault Encouragement not rejection Explanation not insult Care for different generations That was rubbish It would help me, if we did it this way instead x

1 Timothy 5 1 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father Exhorting not rebuking harshly: Recognition of fault Encouragement not rejection Explanation not insult Care for different generations Private not public

1 Timothy 5 1 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father Exhorting not rebuking harshly: Recognition of fault Encouragement not rejection Explanation not insult Patience Care for different generations Private not public

1 Timothy 5 1 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers Loving devotion Encouragement not rejection Care for different generations

1 Timothy 5 1 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers Loving devotion Encouragement not rejection Valuing youth as equals Care for different generations

1 Timothy 5 1 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity. Loving devotion Encouragement not rejection Valuing youth as equals Seeing woman as people not sexual objects Care for different generations

1 Timothy 5 1 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity. 3 Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. Loving devotion Encouragement not rejection Valuing youth as equals Seeing woman as people Care for different generations Seeing need

1 Timothy 5 1 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity. 3 Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God. Loving devotion Encouragement not rejection Valuing youth as equals Seeing woman as people Care for different generations Seeing need Caring for our own family

1 Timothy 5 1 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity. 3 Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God. 5 The widow who is really in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day to pray and to ask God for help. 6 But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives. 7 Give the people these instructions, so that no one may be open to blame. 8 Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. Loving devotion Encouragement not rejection Valuing youth as equals Seeing woman as people Care for different generations Seeing need Caring for our own family

1 Timothy 5 1 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity. 3 Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God. 5 The widow who is really in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day to pray and to ask God for help. 6 But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives. 7 Give the people these instructions, so that no one may be open to blame. 8 Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. Putting hope in God Possessions Not... Age teaches us.... Wealth People Own plans Contentment and security from God

1 Timothy 5 1 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity. 3 Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God. 5 The widow who is really in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day to pray and to ask God for help. 6 But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives. 7 Give the people these instructions, so that no one may be open to blame. 8 Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. Putting hope in God Contentment and security from God Trust not resentment Expressed in... Age teaches us.... Prayer not panic Obedience not selfishness

1 Timothy 5 9 No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband, 10 and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds. The mark of a true Christian

1 Timothy 5 9 No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband, 10 and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds. The mark of a true Christian Faithful

1 Timothy 5 9 No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband, 10 and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds. The mark of a true Christian Faithful Reputation of practical action not just words

1 Timothy 5 9 No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband, 10 and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds. The mark of a true Christian Faithful Reputation of practical action not just words Care for family

1 Timothy 5 9 No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband, 10 and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds. The mark of a true Christian Faithful Reputation of practical action not just words Care for family Welcoming to others

1 Timothy 5 9 No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband, 10 and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds. The mark of a true Christian Faithful Reputation of practical action not just words Care for family Serving others Helping those in need Welcoming to others

1 Timothy 5 9 No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband, 10 and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds. The mark of a true Christian Faithful Reputation of practical action not just words Care for family Serving others Welcoming to others