1. Faith in Seniors Ecclesiastes 12
Will he find faith on the earth
In Youth?
In midlife?
In seniors?

2. Respect of age
Lev 19:32 Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD.
Proverbs 16:31 Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.

3. Ecclesiastes 12
When the keepers of the house tremble

4. Aging
Strong men stoop

5. Aging
Grinders cease because they are few

6. Aging
Those looking out the windows grow dim

7. Aging
Men rise at the sound of birds

8. Aging
when men are afraid of heights and of dangers in the streets

9. Aging
Then man goes to his eternal home and mourners go about the streets.

10. Aging
And the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.

11. Prepare for this time Psychologically It is a beginning, not and end
Young old – middle old – old, old
Grieve losses
Celebrate opportunities
Amend dreams
Shocks and bumps are ahead

12. Relational challenges
Control and boundary issues
Financial
Lifestyle
Kids and grandkids
Housing
Household duties

13. Health planning Medical directives Will and estate planning
Power of attorney
Doctors

14. Alzheimer’s Disease Aging issues Forgets part Remembers later
Follows directions
Can use notes
Care for self
Alzheimer’s
Forgets all
Rarely remembers
Unable

15. Spiritual issues Are we still growing? Are our dreams in sync?
Are we on the same page about church?
What activities are we going to do?
Travel?

16. Ministry options Church Camps Hospital volunteer Missions Schools
Library
Shopping for others
Hospice

17. Life meaningless???
8 "Meaningless! Meaningless!" says the Teacher. "Everything is meaningless!“
1. God is in control
2. We are never alone
3. Focus on what really matters
4. Cope one day at a time

18. Conclusion
13 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
Get going as we cram for our finals!