SCRIPTURE READING Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

SUMMARY STATEMENTRemember your Creator and thank Him for the gift of life

1. INTRODUCTION•Our amazing Creator-video•‘You placed the stars in the sky and you know them by name-You are amazing God!’ -Chris Tomlin

2. REMEMBERING GOD‘They remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer.’ Psalm 78:35 a. In your youthful days b. In your prime of life c. In your winter years

3. THANKING GODBut you, Lord are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.’ Psalm 86:15 a. For His Compassion b. For His Grace c. For His Patience d. For His Love e. For His Faithfulness

4. RESPONDING TO GODGod has given us the gift of life and salvation-Let’s thank and praise Him

‘I had the leaders of Judah go on top of the wall. I also assigned two large choirs to give thanks.’ Nehemiah 12:31

‘I will praise God’s name in song and glorify Him with thanksgiving. This will please the Lord more than an ox, more than a bull with its horns and hoofs.’ Psalm 69:30-31