Text Box: Turn on any television channel today and you will see commercials that feature people enjoying their later years: Energetic white-haired couples able to run the rapids because of their vitamin supplements. A grandmother whose arthritis medication enables her to play ball with her grandson. A group of retirees jogging together while discussing their investment portfolios. No matter what the product is, promoters know that there is a huge and growing market directed at people 50 and older. Today 28% of the U.S. population is age 50 or older, with someone turning 50 every 7 seconds. 75 million people in America are in the second half of their lives! This age group is the fastest growing segment of the population and continues to grow as the 76 million “baby boomers” enter this phase of life. In times past, people used to retire at 65 because they seldom lived beyond age 70, but today people may live a quarter of their lives after retirement! Text Box: The good news is that those in the second half of life are not only living longer but are living healthier. Good health and longevity of life is changing the way we view the second half of life. It is causing us to look at new and exciting ways to bring significance to our lives. The important question today is: “What will I do with the rest of my life that will make a difference?” Text Box: Text Box: Most churches do not value the collected wisdom and life experience of those who are in their second half of life. Leaders and mentors are needed to guide the younger generation but the church has failed to mobilize this productive group. Most remain idle Text Box: in the pews. Grace Fellowship is placing a high priority on providing a means for adults in their second half of life to use their resources and proven capabilities. Unleashing the power of “age” is the intent of PaceSetters! In fact, we exists to mobilize adults Text Box: for ministry during their second half of life. We are out to demonstrate that mid-life does not have to be a crisis but rather, it can be a season of genuine fulfillment.

Grab Your Board

Ride the wave with us and widen your influence, make a lasting contribution, leave a significant legacy, experience life’s best chapter! It is possible to have more impact in the second half than you had in your first half.  Step outside the safety of living on auto-pilot. Join us for the PaceSetters class that meets on Sunday at 8:30am in Room 503 & 504. Watch your bulletin for  other announcements.

A Life Group for those in the

                Second half  of Life